‘Entrapment in CSC Cases’ focus of webinar Jan. 25

The Criminal Defense Association of Michigan will present “Entrapment in CSC Cases” online Thursday, January 25, from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom.  Presenting at the webinar will be attorney Timothy A. Doman of Grabel &?Associates.

This session is designed to give attendees an overview of Michigan entrapment doctrine with a particular focus on entrapment arguments in the “Skip the Games” sting cases that have proliferated under the aegis of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department.

Webinar take-aways include:

• At present, Michigan entrapment doctrine is muddled.

• Current doctrine comprises two theories: impermissible inducement and reprehensible police conduct.

• “Reprehensible” in this context is a term of art that asks whether police tactics were a proper use of governmental power.

• There are viable entrapment arguments in Skip the Games sting cases.

• Under Michigan law, entrapment issues are decided by the trial court, not the jury.

Cost for the webinar is $40 for CDAM members and $50 for non-CDAM members.  To register, visit https://cdam.wildapricot.org.