Logical Entrapment
/ˈlɒdʒɪkəl ɛnˈtræpmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal concept describing a situation where a defendant is unfairly induced by law enforcement or prosecution into committing a crime they would not have otherwise committed, based on reasoning or argumentation that traps the defendant logically.
The defense argued the defendant's actions were the result of logical entrapment and should not be admissible as evidence.
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- logical entrapment
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Commentary
Logical entrapment focuses on unfair reasoning or argument tactics by authorities, distinct from physical or coercive entrapment.
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