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Tanksley v. State

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  • 332 So. 2d 76

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  • reversing a conviction for possession of heroin where the defendant’s fingerprints were found on an envelope holding foil packets containing heroin because it was possible that the defendant handled the envelope before the cocaine was placed inside
  • reversing a conviction for possession of heroin where the defendant's fingerprints were found on an envelope holding foil packets containing heroin because it was possible that the defendant handled the envelope before the cocaine was placed inside
  • defendant's being located 15 feet from the public place where officers found heroin did not establish possession, even though defendant's fingerprints were found on an envelope located in the same place as the heroin packets

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Judges: Hobson

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