On a charge of possession with intent to distribute, the state must show that the defendant exercised dominion or control over the object. In one case, a defendant was not convicted when he was riding in a truck and a backpack full of drugs was behind him. Just having the backpack behind him was not enough to be convicted. To find out more, check out this case.
State of Missouri vs. Ryan A. Whites
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District- WD75236
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