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Definition: Legal doctrine where a person is considered to possess contraband even if it is not on their person, if they know of its presence and have the ability to exercise control over it.
Category: Drug Offenses · Statute: F.S. 893.13 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Constructive Possession in Florida
Legal doctrine where a person is considered to possess contraband even if it is not on their person, if they know of its presence and have the ability to exercise control over it.
How This Relates to Bail
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