If there are 3 people in a car and drugs hidden in the trunk but that the passengers are unaware of that fact, can all 3 people be charged with possession?

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If there are 3 people in a car and drugs hidden in the trunk but that the passengers are unaware of that fact, can all 3 people be charged with possession?

Asked on April 15, 2013 under Criminal Law, New York

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Under the facts that you have written about where there is contraband in the trunk of a car where three people occupy it, all three could be charged with possession of the contraband which is a crime in all states in this country.


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