Janice was arrested in a hotel room in which the police found a duffle bag with drug paraphernalia and residue. Janice claimed to be carrying the bag into the hotel room for her friend who arrived shortly thereafter. May Janice be found guilty of possession of a controlled substance despite having no knowledge of the contents in the duffle bag?

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Knowledge of the illegal nature of the items possessed is typically required for a conviction of possession of a controlled substance. This knowledge can often be proven through circumstantial evidence and inferences, such as the context in which the items were found or the behavior of the accused.

Janice Was Arrested in a Hotel Room in Which the Police