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U.S. v. Spires, No. 95-40176 (5th Cir.) (79 F.3d 464) (March 21, 1996) (Judge John M. Jr. Duhé)

Loaded on April 1, 1996 published in Punch and Jurists April 29, 1996
Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Entrapment by Estoppel.

This case explores the elusive concept of "entrapment by estoppel", which the Fifth Circuit observes "is applicable when a government official or agent actively assures a defendant that certain conduct is legal and the defendant reasonably relies on that advice and continues or initiates the conduct." The Court also notes ...

 

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