Constructive Possession vs. Actual Possession
“Possession is nine-tenths of the law” is a very familiar saying, but you may not know that there are different types of possession. The two main types of possession recognized under federal law and in practically every state are actual possession and constructive possession. These concepts are not statutorily proscribed but instead have evolved through case law. Moreover, these types of possession apply not only to drugs, but to any item that may be deemed…