Entrapment And Equal Protection

Summary

The user asked about entrapment and equal protection rights. The assistant explained that entrapment, where law enforcement induces a law-abiding person to commit a crime, is a defense to criminal charges in California. It does not violate the right to equal protection. The user was told to run a criminal enterprise and was later arrested for it. The assistant advised that if the user can prove they were induced to commit a crime they normally wouldnt have committed, it could be considered entrapment. The user was sentenced to life for running the organization they were told to run by law enforcement. The assistant suggested appealing the conviction if there was a legal error during the trial. The user felt their rights were violated as they were made to believe they were not equal to the law. The assistant advised consulting with a civil rights attorney if they believe their rights were violated.

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I asked just that is an officer telling you to commit a crime then arresting you a violation of the right to equal protection of law
What specific crime did the officer allegedly encourage you to commit?

General Information:
- Entrapment is illegal and can be used as a defense in court.
- California law defines entrapment as law enforcement inducing a law-abiding person to commit a crime.
To sell drugs and run a criminal enterprise
What is the nature of the drugs involved and the scale of the alleged criminal enterprise?

General Information:
- Selling drugs is illegal under California Health & Safety Code Section *.
- Running a criminal enterprise can be charged under RICO Act.
International
What countries are involved in this alleged international criminal enterprise?
Doesn't matter is it a violation of the Right to equal protection
No, entrapment does not violate the right to equal protection. However, it's considered a defense if law enforcement induces a law-abiding person to commit a crime.
So am I equally protected by the law if I'm told do a crime then arrested for it
Yes, you are equally protected. Entrapment is a defense in California if you can prove you were induced to commit a crime you normally wouldn't have committed.
What if an officer told me because I look criminal I should run a criminal enterprise is that a violation of the right to equal protection of law
No, it's not a violation of equal protection, but it could be considered entrapment if you were induced to commit a crime. Remember, entrapment is a valid legal defense in California.
Yes does this violate me being equal to the law
Can you please provide more details about the situation? This will help me give you a more accurate response.
Am I equal to the law if they tell me to commit a crime then arrested me for it
What specific crime were you allegedly induced to commit? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Running a criminal enterprise
What were the circumstances under which you were told to run this criminal enterprise?
I would get away with it and not get in trouble
What was the role of the law enforcement officer in your situation?
Detective assigned with scouting information and investigating officer
What was the nature of the relationship between you and the detective before this incident?
There was none
What evidence do you have to prove that the detective induced you to commit the crime?
Multiple witnesses stating he admitted to saying I could commit crimes and not go to jail
What is the current status of your case? Are you facing charges in court?
Closed
What was the outcome of your case?
Yes
Did you have legal representation during your case?
Guilty and yes
What was the sentence given to you by the court?
Life
What was the nature of the crime that led to a life sentence?
Running the organization I was told by law enforcement to run
Did you appeal the court's decision? In California, you have the right to appeal a conviction if you believe there was a legal error during your trial.
Not what I am asking am I equal to law in their eyes if they've told me to commit a crime then arrested me for it
What evidence do you have that law enforcement induced you to commit the crime? In California, entrapment is a defense if law enforcement induced you to commit a crime you wouldn't ordinarily commit.
Does a government agent telling you say that your are not a person equal to the law
Can you clarify what you mean by "a government agent telling you that you are not a person equal to the law"?
So if I know a government official and am told I can commit crimes he told me as an official of the state or country I am not equal to the law correct
Did the government official have any personal or professional gain from you committing the crime?

In California, entrapment is a defense if:
- The idea of committing the crime came from law enforcement officers, not you.
- The law enforcement officers induced you to commit the crime.
- You were not ready and willing to commit the crime before law enforcement officers spoke to you.
Forget entrapment
What is your main concern if it's not about entrapment?
Violation of rights
What specific rights do you believe were violated in your case?
That an officer didn't see me as equal to the law and made me believe it
What specific actions did the officer take that made you feel unequal to the law?
He said I can commit crimes in a government position
What was the context in which the officer told you that you could commit crimes in a government position?
He said you run a criminal enterprise and you won't get in trouble for it
What evidence do you have to support this claim? In California, it's illegal for law enforcement to induce someone to commit a crime they wouldn't ordinarily commit.
Why's it illegal
It's illegal because it's considered entrapment, which is against the law in California. Entrapment occurs when law enforcement induces a person to commit a crime that they would not have otherwise committed.
Is it a violation of my rights to be viewed as equal to the law
In California, the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment ensures that everyone is treated equally under the law. If you believe your rights were violated, you may want to consult with a civil rights attorney.