Zamara Janice Williams (Defendant) was convicted in a jury trial in the Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, of possession of cannabis with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver. Defendant appealed. The Florida Court of Appeals reversed and remanded.

Facts

Tampa police officers Filippone and Cruz followed Zamara Janice Williams onto the interstate highway after they saw her drop off a passenger in the middle of 24th Avenue. They signaled to her to pull over because she was speeding and driving recklessly on the interstate and she complied, exiting the interstate and pulling into a parking lot. She was driving a rented compact hatchback with two passengers.....

1. Identify the two elements of constructive possession discussed by the court.

2. List the facts relevant to deciding whether Zamara Janice Williams constructively possessed marijuana.

3. Assume you’re the prosecutor. Argue that Williams actually and constructively possessed marijuana. Back up your arguments with facts in the case.

4. Assume you’re the defense attorney. Argue that Williams didn’t physically or constructively possess marijuana.