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Knowledge Element

C.R.S. § 18-18-403.5

One of two required elements for constructive possession: the prosecution must prove the defendant knew about the drugs' presence and knew (or should have known) they were illegal.

Frequently asked questions

Drugs Found at Home – Who Gets Charged?

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Imagine police knocking at your door, claiming to have discovered drugs on the property. Before you know it, an officer states, “You’re under arrest for possession."

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Police are accusing me of receiving stolen property - what can I do?

Right Law Group's guide explains: "When police show up at your door accusing you of receiving stolen property, it can feel like your world is crashing down."

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What if I told police the drugs they found were not actually mine?

Right Law Group's guide explains: "“Those aren’t mine. ” Police hear this phrase hundreds of times a day in Colorado. Sometimes it’s true. Sometimes it’s a desperate lie."

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