State v. Carrillo

OPINION

WOOD, Judge.

Defendant was convicted of unlawful sale of narcotic drugs (heroin). The sale is not disputed. Defendant’s appeal concerns the defense of entrapment. In connection with that defense, we discuss: (a) burden of proof; (b) testimony of an informer; (c) evidence of similar offenses; and, (d) completeness of the instructions. '

State v. Sanchez, 79 N.M. 701, 448 P.2d 807 (Ct.App.1968) states:

“* * * A defendant can be said to have been entrapped only when the officers- or agents originate the criminal intent or design and use undue persuasion or enticement to induce defendant to…