People v. Burgenmeyer

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• “possession” for purposes of a possessory firearm offense occurs while the defendant has proximity and reasonable accessibility to the weapon
• “To be guilty of felony-firearm, one must carry or possess the firearm, and must do so when committing or attempting to commit a felony.”
• “[A] defendant has constructive possession of a firearm if the location of the weapon is known and it is reasonable accessible to the defendant.”
• “Possession of drugs occurs when the defendant has dominion and control over them .... [or] when the defendant is in proximity to the drugs and has control over them.”
• “Possession may be actual or constructive and may be proved by circumstantial evidence.”

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