When choosing a roommate, everyone has their own set of guidelines. Maybe you want to live with a clean person or maybe you want someone who will help pay the bills and not be heard. After a recent case in Missouri, though, you no longer have to worry about being charged for your roommate’s illegal activity. The court found that when a premise is jointly occupied, any contraband found in closed containers and near personal belongings of someone else, along with other signs of innocence such as the amount of cash you have on hand, will not support the determination that you are in possession of the contraband. If you have been charged with possession of contraband or paraphernalia, contact our office at 816-524-4949 or check out our website at Hoorfarlaw.com.