Buggs v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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7 state decisions

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1. “The correct rule in this jurisdiction is that one in possession of premises upon which contraband is found is presumed to be in constructive possession of the articles, but the presumption is rebuttable. Powell v. State, 355 So.2d 1378, 1379 (Miss.1978). “We have held that where contraband is found upon premises not in the exclusive control and possession of the accused, additional incriminating facts, must connect the accused with the contraband.” Id. (emphasis added). [W]hen contraband is found on premises, there must be evidence, in addition to physical proximity, showing the defendant consciously exercised control over the contraband, and, absent this evidence, a finding of constructive possession cannot be sustained.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Montgomery v. State

2. “one in possession of premises upon which contraband is found is presumed to be in constructive possession of the articles, but the presumption is rebuttable.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 908 So. 2d 783 - Spencer v. State

3. “additional incriminating facts [to] connect the accused with the contraband.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 908 So. 2d 783 - Spencer v. State