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Constructive Possession in Florida Drug Cases: How Prosecutors Try to Prove It

By Luke Newman, P.A. | Posted on July 6, 2026

“Possession of drug” offenses under Florida law do not necessarily depend on finding drugs on one party’s person, or in their bag. Prosecutors can base their arguments on something called “constructive possession.” Oftentimes, they’ll ask who the drug belongs to. If no one responds, they can charge everyone in the vicinity with possession of… Read More »

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Constructive Possession in Florida Drug Cases: How Prosecutors Try to Prove It

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