Entrapment in Criminal Cases: Set Up Like a Bowling Pin

Where the government is involved in creating opportunity for a citizen to commit a crime, once a citizen is charged with the crime, he or she may be entitled to assert the affirmative defense of entrapment. In West Virginia, the defense of entrapment depends heavily upon the facts and the extent of the government’s involvement. If you were charged with a crime, you should promptly consult with a criminal defense attorney. This blog discussed the defense of entrapment.