Opinion ID: 2547270
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Daniels was predisposed to commit robbery

Text: It is clear that Daniels was predisposed to commit robbery. We have recognized five factors that, though not exhaustive, are helpful to determine whether the defendant was predisposed: (1) the defendant's character, (2) who first suggested the criminal activity, (3) whether the defendant engaged in the activity for profit, (4) whether the defendant demonstrated reluctance, and (5) the nature of the government's inducement. [9] Of these five factors, the most important is whether the defendant demonstrated reluctance which was overcome by the government's inducement. [10] Daniels' character is unclear from the record, but it is clear that Daniels initiated contact with Detective Leavitt and engaged in the robbery for profit. Furthermore, Daniels exhibited no reluctance about his actions until after he had been apprehended. Finally, the critical balance between government inducement and Daniels' reluctance weighs in favor of predisposition here. Daniels approached Detective Leavitt, initiated a conversation about the silver necklace, refused to leave when asked, shoved one hand into Detective Leavitt's face to distract him, and took Detective Leavitt's wallet with his other hand. These facts demonstrate a predisposition to commit the crime of robbery. Since Daniels was predisposed to commit the crime, he was not entrapped. [11]