Section 14.90 Control of Premises

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b. (§14.90) Control of Premises

As pointed out in §14.89 above, a defendant in exclusive control of premises is inferred to possess contraband found in the premises. When the premises are shared, no such inference arises without additional circumstances implicating the defendant. State v. Lowe, 574 S.W.2d 515 (Mo. App. W.D. 1978). For the same inference as to automobiles, see State v. Virdure, 371 S.W.2d 196 (Mo. 1963). An admission by the defendant can be sufficient to show possession. State v. Stewart...