Chillous v. State

Willie J. Chillous, the appellant, was indicted and convicted for theft in the first degree. Sentence was fifteen years' imprisonment. On appeal, Chillous argues that he was entrapped into committing the theft.

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In order to deter street crimes such as purse snatchings, muggings, and robberies, the Montgomery Police Department formed a Decoy Squad and placed it in operation in downtown Montgomery. On August 20, 1982, the decoy officer was a female who was carrying a purse from which money was protruding. The decoy was stationed outside an ABC store and was dressed like a bum, doused with…