Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Marijuana

What if a person lives in a room of a home, but does not know that another person who lives in a different room/apt has a large quantity (more than an ounce) of pot? Would they be held liable?


Asked on 3/23/09, 8:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Marijuana

A roommate cannot be criminally liable for another roommate's clandestine drug use. Depending upon the evidence, though, the first roommate may appear to be involved. He could be convicted for his own supposed actions.

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Answered on 3/23/09, 8:43 pm


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