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At the trial, the '''prosecutor''' (also called Crown counsel), must prove three things beyond a reasonable doubt: '''knowledge''', '''consent''', and '''control'''. The prosecutor will argue that: | At the trial, the '''prosecutor''' (also called Crown counsel), must prove three things beyond a reasonable doubt: '''knowledge''', '''consent''', and '''control'''. The prosecutor will argue that: | ||
* you had '''control''' of the marijuana — for example, the police found it on you or your property ( | * you had '''control''' of the marijuana — for example, the police found it on you or your property (such as in your car, suitcase, or bedroom), and | ||
* you '''knew''' it was there, and | * you '''knew''' it was there, and | ||
* you '''consented''' to having it there. | * you '''consented''' to having it there. | ||
