Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey
Entrapment
Dear Law-Guru Research Assistants:
This evening I was pulled over and written a summons by the local police. It was dark and the police car was not visable at all. What are the NJ entrapment laws. Do the police have to be visable to the motorists while parked in a private driveway?
Thank You,
JV
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Entrapment
Unfortunately, it is not entrapment for the police to simply hide.
Entrapment means that the police actually caused/encouraged you to commit a crime and then arrested you for it, not that they just happened to see you without announcing that they were watching.
With that said, however, there may be a chance to reach a plea agreement whereby you plead guilty to a lesser charge thereby avoding fines/points.
I offer free consults and would be happy to discuss the whole matter with you if you need representation in Mercer County or South.
Thanks,
Daniel B. Kelley. Esq.
(856)616-8080
Re: Entrapment
The police do not have to be visable. What was the summons you were issued. The more important question you should have is "was there probable cause to stop you?" Your question does not really explain what happened. I will be very happy to give you a free phone consultation if you have any further questions.
201-646-9600. Savy
Re: Entrapment
Hiding is not entrapment. Entrapment is conduct on the part of the police or their agents which causes an individual to engage in criminal conduct not contemplated by him. One who sells drugs can not claim entrapment if a police officer or agent buys drugs from him or her because the act was contemplated prior to police involvement. If you would like to discuss a better defense to the subject motor vehicle charge call me at 800 273 7933 to discuss your situation.
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