2006-07-06 08:53:45 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Usually the person operating the car at the time. If the police find a bag of crack in your friend's pocket, then three more on the floor, that person will probably get the blame. Usually if its just found in the car, the crime won't even make it to court. There will be a ticket issued (thats the only court time) and the drugs will be destroyed.
2006-07-06 08:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by travis_b7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the owner of the car is responsible unless drugs are found on an individual within the car.
2006-07-06 15:58:14 · answer #2 · answered by precious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of knowledge is a valid defense for someone riding in a car that turned out to have drugs or contraband inside. However, this lack of knowledge can usually only be shown if the person is not deemed to have constructively possessed the drugs or contraband
2006-07-07 10:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by bestanswer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lawyermama has got it pretty good. The situation she is describing is called "constructive possession".
Let's say drugs are found in a vehicle with three passengers. Everyone in the car is playing dumb and the person who had them is not owning up to them, everyone could be arrested for possession.
2006-07-06 16:22:25 · answer #4 · answered by gunsandammoatwork 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where in the car. If they are hidden, they are generally the responsibility of the owner of the car. If they're on the seat or out in plain view (or on the driver) then they are typically the responsibility of the driver.
2006-07-06 15:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on local and state laws, some places are different than others. I served on a jury in Virginia where the law says that proximity does not determine possession - meaning unless it's on your person (in your pocket, purse, etc.) it can be argued who it belongs to, and that just because you own the car or are in close proximity to it doesn't allow for the assumption that it is yours.
2006-07-06 16:10:04 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When drugs are found in a room or car, there is a legal presumption that they belong to everyone in the immediate vicinity. (at least in my state, but I think it may be federal law also). This presumption is rebuttable, which means you need to get a good lawyer and let them argue that they weren't yours.
2006-07-06 15:58:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person who owns the car.
2006-07-06 15:57:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The owner of the car, unless the car was stolen.
2006-07-06 15:56:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the person who owns the car.
2006-07-06 15:56:32 · answer #10 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋