What are the two possession types described?

• A. Primary possession and Secondary possession
• B. Actual possession and Constructive possession
• C. Direct possession and Indirect possession
• D. Personal possession and Shared possession

Answer: (B)

The idea here is that possession can be shown in two ways: actual possession and constructive possession. Actual possession means you have the item in your physical custody right now—you’re holding it, carrying it, or it’s in your immediate control. Constructive possession means you don’t physically hold the item, but you have the power and intent to control it and you know where it is or it’s under your dominion. For example, if a gun is in your car and you have the keys and permission to use it, you don’t need to be holding it to be in constructive possession; you know where it is and you could control it if you chose to. This distinction matters in criminal cases because a person can be guilty of possession even without touching the item at the moment, as long as they have knowledge of and control over it.