The fact that the police did not seize the coat will not have any bearing on the outcome of the case. Using an analogy, if the drugs were found on the dashboard of the car, the police would not also seize the dashboard to prove the case. Many drug cases revolve around drugs being located in articles of clothing. It would not be reasonable for the police to also seize the clothing in these cases (it would also be inappropriate in some cases, ie underwear, Bras, ect).
You were the driver and owner of the vehicle and anything found in the car is assumed to be yours, or in your 'possession.' If you can get your two 'friends' to testify to those facts in your behalf, you may beat the charge.
It is said in the snapple facts that the first person to get arrested in the U.S.A was a cab driver. (Taxi Driver)
It is said in the Snapple facts that the first person to get arrested in the U.S.A was a cab driver. (Taxi Driver)
It is driver's license because the license belongs to the driver. The 's shows possession.
It's a privilege
It's definitely a "possession" charge since it was in the driver's car. The only variable would be how large (or small) a quantity it was.
You get arrested if you get caught possessing marijuana in any state of the U.S. Whether you lose your drivers license or not depends on your penalty, and usually your drivers license isn't affected by an arrest.
It cannot be definitely ruled out. Although the officer could have their dispatcher check with NM's DMV files to see if you DO have a valid license, you are REQUIRED to have your license in your possession at all time when driving. Without a license in actually your possession they could prevent you from continuing on your trip.
If there is someone 21 years of age in the car who will admit the alcohol is their's. If further questions are ask the minor can request a breathalizer to prove they haven't been drinking and avoid a minor in possession charge.
You get arrested
No. The supervising driver MUST, by law, be in possession of a valid licence.
to be in charge