When can a person be held liable for drugs found at another’s residence?
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When can a person be held liable for drugs found at another’s residence?
About a week ago the police raided the house where my boyfriend’s mom lived with a roommate. No one was home at the time. He had turned the electric and cable on for her in his name. The police were by Saturday to talk to him and said he could possibly be charged. They found a large amount of
nartocotics in 1 of the bedrooms, not her room. He has absolutely nothing to
do with this. Can they charge him? He isn’t on the lease.
Asked on March 3, 2016 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes, someone can be liable for drugs found in another person's home; it depends on whether there is evidence, including other people's testimony, that the drugs were his. Suppose for example that his mom and her roommate both testify that they were his drugs; if they are believable, he could easily be held liable on that basis.
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