People v. Soper

We have reviewed the facts as accurately set forth in Judge Danhof s opinion. We also agree with Judge Danhofs statement of the law of entrapment applicable to those facts. However, after careful consideration of the facts in light of the relevant legal principles, we conclude that defendant Soper was "induced to commit” the crime of delivery of heroin, United States v Russell, 411 US 423, 435; 93 S Ct 1637, 1644; 36 L Ed 2d 366, 375 (1973), because the police conduct in this case constituted entrapment as a matter of law.

*679The only reason the police officer investigated Soper was the latter’s…