New York Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency (WGP) License Practice Exam

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What are the elements of 'Entrapment'?

  1. Tricking someone into committing a crime

  2. Being forced to commit a crime

  3. Inducing a crime for prosecution

  4. Accidental involvement in a crime

The correct answer is: Inducing a crime for prosecution

"Entrapment" refers to the act of persuading or inducing someone to commit a crime that they would not have normally committed on their own. This element of "Entrapment" is further established in the context of law by the decision of a person to create an illegal opportunity and later induce an individual to commit a crime. In this scenario, options A, B, and D do not accurately define the concept of "Entrapment." Option A refers to the act of tricking someone into committing a crime, which is not necessarily considered entrapment as it may still be a crime committed willingly. Option B refers to being forced to commit a crime, which is also not entrapment as the individual is not being persuaded or induced to commit a crime. Option D refers to accidental involvement in a crime, which is also not entrapment as the person did not have intention or