California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Mariano, G054973 (Cal. App. 2018):
place where it is found. [Citation.] Exclusive possession is not necessary." (People v. Rushing (1989) 209 Cal.App.3d 618, 622.) "A defendant does not avoid conviction if his [or her] right to exercise dominion and control over the place where the contraband was located is shared with others." (Ibid.)
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