Court Upholds Questionable Interpretation of Constructive Possession
Recently, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an amended definition of constructive possession that may have misled the jury in a drug crime case. The decision has implications for defendants and prompts a look into the difference between constructive and actual possession.
Constructive versus Actual Possession
To fully understand the significance of the recent court decision, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the difference between actual and constructive possession. These legal principles come into play when someone is suspected of drug possession.
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