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Two roommates, Lila and Dana, share a one-bedroom apartment. During a raid on suspected drug activity, police find a sealed plastic sachet containing 0.62 g of methamphetamine hydrochloride inside a backpack that is on the living room floor, a space clearly accessible to both occupants. The sachet bears a label with the initials “L” and a fingerprint on the seal matches Lila’s left index finger. Dana claims she does not know what the bag contains and that Lila must have left it there earlier. There is no other evidence linking Dana to the drug. (a) State the controlling rule on possession of dangerous drugs under R.A. 9165 as amended by R.A. 10640, its IRR, and A.M. No. 18-03-16-SC. (b) Apply that rule to the facts: can the People convict Lila of possession of dangerous drugs? Explain briefly.

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Dana should be the one convicted since the drug was found in a common area she and Lila share, and the absence of Dana’s knowledge cannot absolve her from liability as a joint possessor. The People can convict both Lila and Dana for joint possession because the drug was found in a common area accessible to both, regardless of individual knowledge. The People cannot convict Lila because possession requires exclusive control over the drug; the shared apartment negates ownership and there is no direct admission by Lila. The People can convict Lila of possession because the drug was found in a place under her control and the bag bears her initials and a fingerprint linking to her, which satisfies possession with knowledge and dominion.

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