American Criminal LawWest Publishing Company, 1996 - 477 pages |
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Page 74
... Possession as a Criminal Act In certain crimes possession alone is the wrongful act . For example , in the offense of carrying a concealed weapon , possession of the weapon concealed from ordinary observation is the wrongful act ...
... Possession as a Criminal Act In certain crimes possession alone is the wrongful act . For example , in the offense of carrying a concealed weapon , possession of the weapon concealed from ordinary observation is the wrongful act ...
Page 240
... possession offenses . In Nebraska , for example , possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is considered an " infraction " for which a first - time offender may be fined no more than one hundred dollars and made to attend a drug ...
... possession offenses . In Nebraska , for example , possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is considered an " infraction " for which a first - time offender may be fined no more than one hundred dollars and made to attend a drug ...
Page 241
... possession cases , a critical problem is proving that the defendant was in possession of a controlled substance . The prosecution may prove either actual or constructive possession of contraband to satisfy the possession requirement ...
... possession cases , a critical problem is proving that the defendant was in possession of a controlled substance . The prosecution may prove either actual or constructive possession of contraband to satisfy the possession requirement ...
Contents
The Bill of Rights | 11 |
Why Do People Commit Crimes? | 13 |
The Organization of the Criminal Justice System | 23 |
Copyright | |
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