 He had no criminal record, and the government had no specific evidence that he was engaging in criminal conduct at the first contact.


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The second factor in determining predisposition, who first suggested the criminal activity, also favors Joe Juarez.   It is clear that he was the first to mention automatic weapons and suppressors, which were discussed at the initial meeting on June 9, 1990.   However, Agent Murillo was the first to ask if Joe could supply these items, and he persisted even after Joe attempted to steer him towards legal methods of obtaining weapons and suppressors.


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The third factor, whether the defendant engaged in the activity for profit, favors the government.   Joe said he was out of a job and was selling gunsto make money for himself and his family.   He therefore hoped to profit from the activities.


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As to Joe Juarez' reluctance, the record indicates that Agent Murillo initiated every meeting and telephone conversation.   After Murillo asked about automatic weapons and suppressors on June 9, he contacted Joe again on June 19, June 28, July 5, July 18 and August 4 before Joe agreed to supply the materials to make an automatic weapon and suppressor.   Another six contacts--on August 14, August 15, August 24, September 1, September 5, and September 12--were initiated by Murillo before the goods were delivered.   The agent took the lead in all these negotiations and deflected Joe Juarez' repeated suggestions that automatic weapons and suppressors be obtained through