What does possession of a controlled substance actually mean?
Generally, possession is the “care, custody, management, or control” of an illegal substance or product. Furthermore, to receive a charge of possession, the authorities may have to prove that you knowingly maintained possession of a controlled or banned substance/object long enough to get rid of it. There are also two separate aspects which are considered in a drug possession charge: The type of substance and the amount. Charges of possessing a controlled substance, such as with that of with methamphetamines or cocaine, are based on the weight of the substance.
