Janice Was Arrested in a Hotel Room in Which the Police

question 24

Multiple Choice

Janice was arrested in a hotel room in which the police found a duffle bag with drug paraphernalia and residue. Janice claimed to be carrying the bag into the hotel room for her friend who arrived shortly thereafter. May Janice be found guilty of possession of a controlled substance despite having no knowledge of the contents in the duffle bag?

• A) Yes, most states do not have a knowledge requirement.
• B) Yes, but only if knowledge can be proven through circumstantial evidence and inferences.
• C) No, because the police did not witness Janice physically holding the paraphernalia itself.
• D) No, unless Janice has prior drug-related convictions.

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