Q: trafficking & gun charges in someones house,but nothing found on me. someone put my id in a purse with bags of marijuan
i was at a family members house and the family member had guns and drugs around. the police came there and charged me with everything because they found a purse with my id and a few bags of marijuana in it which wasn't even my purse. now i am being charged with trafficking, distribution of drugs, and possession of firearms. nothing was found on me and its not my house. can i fight this? and prove someone set me up putting my id in that purse with the drugs? before new law happened in 2017
A: The prosecution has to prove you had dominion and control over the substances in order possession them; however, possession may be actual or constructive under Oklahoma law. The government has the burden, but you need an experienced attorney to fight for your rights.
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