Law enforcement levies drug possession charges against individuals who knowingly have or have access to illegal controlled substances. There are two types of drug possession as defined by the law. They include:
Active Possession – This describes a case where a person has illegal drugs on his or her person, with no one else having access.
Constructive Possession – You may be charged with constructive possession if you have access to illegal drugs as a passenger in a car or are living in a shared residence.