Jody, a government agent, arrests Kevin for the commission of a crime. Kevin claims that Jody entrapped him. This is a valid defense if Jody
a. did not tell Kevin that she was a government agent.
b. pressured Kevin into committing the crime.
c. set a trap for Kevin, who was looking to commit the crime.
d. was predisposed to commit a crime.
Answer: b. pressured Kevin into committing the crime.
Business Law
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