Can I get in trouble for being in a car with a friend who has something illegal?

Even if you didn’t know your friend had marijuana in the car, a police officer can charge you with possession of an illegal substance. Watch as Paul Ghanouni of Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm explains the difference between actual possession and constructive possession, as well as how these apply when an illegal substance is found in a car with many people. Paul also describes real-life situations and the decisions officers made in charging individuals.