Enticement Statute
/ˌɛn.tɪs.mənt ˈstætʃ.uːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A statute criminalizing the act of persuading, inducing, or luring a person, often a minor, into illegal conduct such as sexual activity or trafficking.
The defendant was charged under the enticement statute for attempting to lure a minor online.
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- enticement statutes
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Commentary
Enticement statutes often target acts of persuasion or lure that precede more overt criminal activity, emphasizing preventive legal intervention.
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