The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Cruz, 127 F.3d 791 (9th Cir. 1997):
Cruz must present "undisputed evidence making it patently clear that an otherwise innocent person was induced to commit the illegal act." Lorenzo, 43 F.3d at 1305 (emphasis in original) (internal quotes omitted). Inducement results from government conduct creating a substantial risk that an otherwise law-abiding person would commit a crime. Possible inducing conduct includes: "persuasion, fraudulent representations, threats, coercive tactics, harassment, promises of reward, or pleas based on need, sympathy or friendship." United States v. Davis, 36 F.3d 1424, 1430 (9th Cir.1994).
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