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Oct 2, 2009 criminal-law dangerous-drugs buy-bust illegal-sale illegal-possession chain-of-custody

Possession vs. Sale: Proving the Distinction in Drug Cases

The Supreme Court clarifies why illegal sale and illegal possession of drugs are separate crimes requiring distinct proof, acquitting on one charge.