Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
construtive possesion?
My state is Florida & me and my wife was pulled over for tag lite ,i was immediatly removed from car and searched , they ask if they could search the car ,we said no ,then it begin to rain ,so they asked my wife to pull car by the gas pumps so they could walk the dog around car , they said he made a sign so they commence to search, the found a very minute amount of said (meth) under my seat , they asked if it was mine i said no ,but they never asked my wife ,Now im going to trial w/ an unhappy Public defender , if my wife takes the stand and admits she put it under my seat when i was taken out of car,will I have a chance in this jury trial?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: construtive possesion?
Has your PD filed a motion to suppress the evidence? There is a construction possession problem here. The are where it was filed was not in your exclusive care custoday or control. I would not have your wife admit it, she could be arrested and prosecuted.
Re: constructive possesion?
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You need to discuss this with your attorney. It would be unethical for another attorney to give you legal advice while currently being represented. Suffice it to say, if your attorney can provide doubt as to the ownership of the drugs, you should not be convicted.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: construtive possesion?
i disagree with mr. jay. it is ethical to get a second opinion. the state must prove control, knowledge, and illegality of the drug. i think a jury mught have a hard time believing your wife put it there without your knowledge.
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