Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota
if your in a motel room and cops search it and find dope in someone elses coat can you be charged
Asked on 5/09/14, 6:34 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005
Minnesota Lawyers
yes. You may be charged because constrictive possession is all that is required. If you had the ability to possess or control the contraband because you are in the same room, charges are possible, but not always likely. You would certainly have a defense.
Answered on 5/10/14, 9:33 am
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