Which statement defines actual possession?

• A. In the hands or on the suspect or so close to be within ready reach.
• B. In a place which the suspect has control or when the suspect concealed it.
• C. Only items found in the suspect's home.
• D. In the suspect's pocket alone.

Answer: (A)

Actual possession means physically having the item in your hands, on your person, or within such close reach that you could immediately use or access it. This is about immediate, physical control rather than just knowing about it or being able to control it from afar.

The statement that best captures this is: the item is in the hands or on the suspect or so close as to be within ready reach. That directly describes physical control and immediacy.

Notes on the other ideas: possession through control of a place or concealment describes constructive possession, which is different from actual possession. Limiting possession to items found in the home is incorrect because actual possession can occur anywhere, not just at home. Restricting it to a pocket is too narrow, as the item could be in the hand, a bag, or any location within immediate reach.