Possession Offense
/ˌpɒzˈɛʃən əˈfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) A criminal offense involving the unlawful possession of prohibited items or substances, such as drugs, weapons, or contraband.
He was charged with a possession offense after police found illegal drugs in his car.
Forms
- possession offense
- possession offenses
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Commentary
Possession offenses generally require proof of knowledge and control over the illicit item; defining these elements precisely is key in criminal statutes.
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