Meech is a known gang member living in a house with several other men from his gang. He was pressured to join the gang and is really the lowest man on the totem pole in terms of hierarchy. Nonetheless, the police raided the house pursuant to a legally issued search warrant. They seized methamphetamines and heroin. Will Meech be convicted of the relevant drug crimes just because he lives in the house?
a. Yes, living in the house where the contraband was found constitutes joint possession.
b. No, joint possession requires specific proof that Meech was connected to the drugs.
c. Yes, based on these facts the prosecutor can clearly establish mere possession.
d. No, mere possession requires physical control.
b. No, joint possession requires specific proof that Meech was connected to the drugs.
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