Cottman v. State
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
886 A.2d 932 (2005)
Relevant factsFree
Cottman (defendant) stood beside his partner, who sold concealed cocaine to an undercover officer, and acted as a lookout by scanning the street throughout the transaction and jointly seeking assurance from the buyer that he wasn't a police officer; though police found no drugs or money on Cottman's person, he was convicted of illegal cocaine possession and appealed.
IssueFree
Whether actual or constructive possession of illegal drugs can be exercised by one or more persons.