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  1. #1
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    Default Drugs Found in a Used Vehicle the Day After Purchase

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: New Jersey

    I purchased a used card yesterday from a dealer, he said he just got it in earlier that day. Today in the morning, my worker was driving it. He was speeding or something like that and he got pulled over. The officer asked for permission to do a a drug search. He gave permission (stupid I know). The drug dog found a little white baggier in the trunk area that they believe was drugs and the worker was charged and released. They said they are going to be doing testing on the bag.

    A few questions: 1) I have the receipt of purchase from yesterday, does that help in any way? I know that it doesnt prove that he bought the drugs during the time lapse, but still.

    2) My company is the registered owner of the car. Can they come after me for anything?


    Thank you

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    Default Re: Drugs Found in a Used Vehicle the Day After Purchase

    If you didn't know that the drugs were present in the vehicle, then you are not in a position to document whether the drugs were present when you purchased the vehicle or if they were placed there after you allowed your employee to use the vehicle.

    If the police ask about the vehicle, you can present your documentation that shows that you purchased, registered and insured the vehicle the day before the traffic stop. That would not be decisive, but it would be something that the police and prosecutor would consider when deciding if charges should be initiated and against whom.

    If the police find probable cause to believe that the drugs were yours, they can recommend that a prosecutor file drug possession charges.

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