Bristol, TN asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee

Q: I have been setup and entrapped by a Lowes store. Two weeks prior I was informed about this. Defense?

They have already done this entrapment how can I defend myself against this when the police act on a warrant . I understand this is highly illegal. This Is a vendetta by this Lowes store to retaliate against me for standing up to discriminatory practices by the management of this Lowes store.

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Anthony M. Avery
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: Entrapment is a Statutory Defense in Tennessee. It is relatively new and has only been actually used in State Courts a few times. You must have positive proof that you would not have normally committed the charged crime. You must testify effectively. All this is difficult. Hire a competent attorney to represent you, and possibly put on a good Preliminary Hearing.

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