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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 13 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. Willie Kincaide (96-1771), Christian R. Key (96-1915), Keith Elbert Riley (96-1772).

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 United States v. Willie Kincaide (96-1771), Christian R. Key (96-1915), Keith Elbert Riley (96-1772) Anchor
ca6 · 1998
green “constructive possession exists when a person does not have actual possession but instead knowingly has the power and the intention at a given time to exercise dominion and control over an object, either directly or through others.” 11
2 United States v. Jimmie Lee Clemis (92-4218/4220) and Lamar Arnold (92-4250)
ca6 · 1994
green “has dominion over the premises where the firearm is located” 2

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