Sarah gives her boyfriend a ride to work, but on the way home is pulled over for speeding. During the issuance of the ticket, the officer notices a clear plastic bag halfway under the back passenger seat. He asks what it is and when Sarah hands it over, the officer arrests her for possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.

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The correct answer is A because the minimal amount of illegal drug that Sarah had far exceeds the minimal standard necessary to prove possession. That minimal amount in the majority of states is called a trace amount.

Sarah Gives Her Boyfriend a Ride to Work, but on the Way