· 10/20/1999
State v. Paleveda
Citations
- 745 So. 2d 1026
- 1999 WL 927665
How courts have described this case
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- holding that knowledge in a possession case is question of fact; element of knowledge not proper consideration on motion to dismiss
- holding that knowledge in possession case is question of fact; element of knowledge not proper consideration on motion to dismiss
- holding that when considering a defendant's motion to dismiss, the trial court must resolve all questions and inferences from the facts in favor of the State
- noting that the State need only traverse a sufficient motion
- \Knowledge of contraband found within an automobile or premises is generally inferred or presumed from one's exclusive possession thereof unless and until proven otherwise.\
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Judges: Per Curiam
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