Topic: a person may have constructive possession of contraband if … · Go Syfert
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4 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 24 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 United States v. Herder.

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1 United States v. Herder Anchor
ca4 · 2010
green “a person may have constructive possession of contraband if he has ownership, dominion, or control over the contraband or the premises or vehicle in which the contraband was concealed.” 10
2 United States v. Hall
ca4 · 2009
green “(1) possession of the controlled substance; (2) knowledge of the possession; and (3) intent to distribute.” 7
3 United States v. Herder
ca4 · 2010
green “ownership, dominion, or control over the contraband or the premises or vehicle in which the contraband was concealed.” 4

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