Opinion ID: 848887
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: The Entrapment Test in Michigan

Text: We originally granted leave to appeal in this case to consider whether the current entrapment test in Michigan, a modified objective test, is the most appropriate one. Accordingly, we asked the parties to address whether this Court should adopt the federal subjective test for entrapment. Sorrells v. United States, 287 U.S. 435, 53 S.Ct. 210, 77 L.Ed. 413 (1932). However, because defendant's case fails to meet even the current more lenient modified objective test, [6] we do not need to reach that question. Nevertheless, after review of our entrapment defense law, we note that Chief Justice CORRIGAN has raised serious questions regarding the constitutionality of any judicially created entrapment test in Michigan. Maffett, supra at 878-899, 633 N.W.2d 339 (CORRIGAN, C.J., dissenting). Accordingly, we urge the Legislature to consider these questions and determine whether a legislative response is warranted.