Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 9A.16 - Defenses.
9A.16.070 - Entrapment.

RCW 9A.16.070
Entrapment.

(1) In any prosecution for a crime, it is a defense that:
(a) The criminal design originated in the mind of law enforcement officials, or any person acting under their direction, and
(b) The actor was lured or induced to commit a crime which the actor had not otherwise intended to commit.
(2) The defense of entrapment is not established by a showing only that law enforcement officials merely afforded the actor an opportunity to commit a crime.

[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.16.070.]

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Revised Code of Washington

Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code

Chapter 9A.16 - Defenses.

9A.16.010 - Definitions.

9A.16.020 - Use of force—When lawful.

9A.16.025 - Use of force—When unjustified—Victim identity.

9A.16.030 - Homicide—When excusable.

9A.16.040 - Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by public officer, peace officer, person aiding—Good faith standard.

9A.16.046 - Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by peace officer—Reimbursement of defendant for costs—Special verdict.