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4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 29 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from State v. Harvey.

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1 State v. Harvey Anchor
nc · 1972
green “where such materials are found on the premises under the control of an accused, this fact, in and of itself, gives rise to an inference of knowledge and possession which may be sufficient to carry the case to the jury on a charge of unlawful possession.” 14
2 State v. Davis
nc · 1989
green “however, unless the person has exclusive possession of the place where the narcotics are found, the state must show other incriminating circumstances before constructive possession may be inferred.” 8
3 State v. Perry
nc · 1986
green “in a prosecution for possession of contraband materials, the prosecution is not required to prove actual physical possession of the materials.” 4
4 State v. Davis
nc · 1989
green “the state must show other incriminating circumstances before constructive possession may be inferred.” 3

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