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cdwjava
The key is "reasonable doubt". If you can get someone to take the stand and admit that the dope was theirs and they put it under your seat, you may well be okay. Of course, that friend will be hosed, but he might be willing to stand up and take that hit for you ... you'll have to ask.
If you have only one other person saying that someone else put it there, that MIGHT lead to a jury finding reasonable doubt, but they might just as easily conclude that she is making it up you get you off the hook. The best testimony would be for the guy who did put it there to stand up and admit to it.
The presumption of guilt is going to be there because the dope was under YOUR seat in YOUR car. It is likely an exercise in awkward movements for the front passenger to hide the dope under your seat so a jury might not believe that you somehow managed to miss his grand stretch and movement to tuck it beneath you. It's kinda hard to miss somebody practically leaning into your lap.
Your friend's testimony might help, but like I said, it might be easily discounted. Whether the deal is the better opportunity is something you need to discuss with your attorney.
- Carl