Constructive possession in criminal law

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Where to find it

Law Library — 2nd Floor Collection (2nd floor)

Call Number
KF9619 .N66 2017
Status
Available

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Summary

"All of the cases in this collection involve a question that turns on constructive possession. The defendants were all found guilty at trial but their cases were reversed on appeal on the issue of constructive possession.... All of the cases ... are in short synopsis format ... then organized by the type of premises where the contraband was found." -- Page 7.

"Every effort has been made to assemble all appellate cases reversed in favor of a criminal defendant on the issue of constructive possession of contraband. This includes a review of all known cases in U.S. history, at both the state and federal level. ... " -- Page 1.

Contents

Constructive possession by residences -- Constructive possession by vehicles -- Constructive possession by other premises -- Constructive possession by special situations -- Index by case name -- Index by premises -- Index by jurisdiction -- Index by type of crime and jurisdiction -- Index of probable cause cases..

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