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Mere possession the physical control or possession that a person has on an object. This type of possession has nothing to do with who lawfully owns the object.

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What does mere possession mean?

It means you had it on your person but nothing else.


In certain instances mere possession of an item can be classified as a crime?

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Mere possession is sufficient to create criminal liability in most states?

True statement.


How much Oxycontin in kansas is a felony?

Unable to answer without knowing more of the circumstances. Simply having an unprescribed amount is mere possession, but beyond that more must be known. What were the circumstances? What quantity of the drug was in your possession? What is your past criminal record?


Is all rights reserved a publishing company?

No; it is a statement included in copyright notifications asserting that mere possession of the document doesn't confer any additional rights.


What is the essential elements of Possession?

Essential elements of Possession:In the Roman Law system, there are two elements of possession and those are the Corpus of Possession and Animus of Possession.1. Corpus of Possession: The corpus must be related by physical power or physical contact of the possessor to obtain possession. The corpus of possession can be considered under two heads:(i) The relation of the possessor to the other persons and(ii) The relation of the possessor to the thing possessed.2. Animus of Possession: Animus means intention. It consists in the intention of a person to appropriate for himself the exclusive use of the thing possessed. That means mere possession without will to claim possession over it is ineffective. The animus of possession can be considered under the following:(i) The claim of the possession must be exclusive(ii) The animus of possession need not be a claim on one's own behalf(iii) The animus of possession need not be specified(iv) The animus of possession need not amount to a claim etc.


Can you transport a breakdown survival rifle across state lines for personal protection?

In some States, yes - in others definitely not! Be sure to research the applicable laws of any state you might be in regarding possession of a firearm. In some states/cities the mere possession, even disassembled, is a crime.


How can you make a gun legal if it had serial number filed off?

You can't make this weapon legal, ever. In addition, the mere possession of it is considered a felony under the U.S. Code.


Can your spouse who has a felony for a weapon be around you if you have a ccw?

If there is weapon in the home she is in grave danger of being charged with "possession" of a firearm, and YOU could also be charged as an accessory for knowingly allowing her to have access. It is NOT necessary to actually have the firearmn ON youir person to be charged with possession, mere 'ready access' to it serves as the prohibiting factor.


When was Mere Hamdam Mere Dost created?

Mere Hamdam Mere Dost was created in 1968.


Will you go to jail for A count of supplying dangerous drugs and six counts of possessing dangerous drugs?

I can only give a general answer not knowing your locale, but with mere possession you had a chance-most states dealing is mandatory jail.


Can you minor go to jail for having weed on them?

It's possible, it depends on state, amount & whether intent to sell can be proven or circumstances like driving. For mere possession not driving and no resale they shouldn't on a first offense.