Is the act of the CI robbing a seller at knife point considered entrapment?

The situation described does not constitute entrapment because the confidential informant (CI) acted independently when committing the armed robbery. Entrapment occurs when law enforcement induces a person to commit a crime that they would not have otherwise committed. In this case, the CI's decision to rob a seller at knife point was not directed or encouraged by law enforcement; instead, it was a spontaneous and voluntary action taken by the CI.

By making this choice independently, the CI demonstrates that he had the opportunity and intent to engage in criminal behavior without coercion from police officers. This distinction is crucial in distinguishing between lawful police conduct and entrapment, emphasizing personal accountability and the critical role of independent decision-making in the commission of a crime. The other options suggest that there was some form of influence or misconduct involved, but the key fact is that the CI made the choice to commit robbery without any directive from law enforcement.