Can a person transport for sale a controlled substance that is within the exclusive possession of another person?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Figueroa, C078108 (Cal. App. 2016):

Applying the statutory elements test, possession is not an essential element of transportation for sale. A person can transport for sale a controlled substance that is within the exclusive possession of another. (See People v. Murphy (2007)

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