New Jersey § 2c:2-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:2-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:2-12.
a. A public law enforcement official or a person engaged in cooperation with such
an official or one acting as an agent of a public law enforcement official perpetrates
an entrapment if for the purpose of obtaining evidence of the commission of an offense,
he induces or encourages and, as a direct result, causes another person to engage
in conduct constituting such offense by either: (1) Making knowingly false representations designed to induce the belief that such
conduct is not prohibited; or (2) Employing methods of persuasion or inducement which create a substantial risk
that such an offense will be committed by persons other than those who are ready to
commit it. b. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, a person prosecuted for an
offense shall be acquitted if he proves by a preponderance of evidence that his conduct
occurred in response to an entrapment. The issue of entrapment shall be tried by the trier of fact. c. The defense afforded by this section is unavailable when causing or threatening
bodily injury is an element of the offense charged and the prosecution is based on
conduct causing or threatening such injury to a person other than the person perpetrating
the entrapment.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:2-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:2-12 cover?
Section 2c:2-12 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2c:2-12?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2c:2-12" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2c:2-12 apply to my situation?
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