Idaho Supreme Court· 8/2/1999

State v. Blake

Citations

985 P.2d 117
133 Idaho 237
1999 Ida. LEXIS 86

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holding that a jury may infer knowledge of the contraband where a defendant is in control of the premises, but additional circumstances showing knowledge are necessary when the control is not exclusive
noting that control of the premises cannot be the sole basis for inferring knowledge—absent “other circumstances”—when a defendant does not have exclusive possession over the premises
noting that control of the premises cannot be the sole basis for inferring knowledge—absent “other circumstances”—when a defendant does not have exclusive possession over the premises
noting that the search of a vehicle uncovered “methamphetamine, a scale, and other paraphernalia”
noting State may prove possession by constructive possession which may be either joint or exclusive
noting that “constructive possession may be joint or exclusive”

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Judges: Trout, Silak, Schroeder, Walters, Kidwell

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