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Jonathan L Katz
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Can 5 ppl be charged with possession of marijuana in one incident? They are minors & no drugs were found.

Asked by a user in Leesburg, VA - 5 months ago.

Your questions raises several issues, including: Assuming for argument's sake that marijuana was found, the law permits a guilty finding for joint possession (defining possession as knowledge, dominion and control), which of course must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. My article on marijuana smell is listed below. All the best ot your son.

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