If asked, does an informant/undercover cop have to tell you if they are wearing a wire?

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   John M. KamanPro

   San Francisco Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered May 02, 2012 08:16. Wearing a wire has nothing to do with the defense of entrapment. No they don't have to tell you they are wearing a wire. If they did what would be the point?

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   Mark M Cheser

   Union Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered May 03, 2012 03:26. I agree with my colleague. No the CI or officer does not have to tell you. Entrapment concerns your state of mind not theirs.

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