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constructive possession

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constructive possession

Legally considered to be in possession of property even though not physically occupying it or using it in any manner. If one has a house on 40 acres of land, but rarely ventures outside the house and yard,one is in actual possession of the house and yard and in constructive possession of the remainder of the 40 acres.



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The owner had constructive possession of the money at his home and he retained constructive possession of the money when the courier took the money from under the bed.
Larceny-theft (except motor vehicle theft)--The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another.
Parole Commission to determine that the prisoner was in constructive possession of concealed drugs in a car in which he was sitting in the passenger seat.
 
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