context: However, when this same evidence is viewed collectively it supports the trial court's determination that Barry constructively possessed the marijuana beyond a reasonable doubt. The trier-of-fact is "permitted to consider the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the drugs."
citation_a.signal: see also
citation_a.identifier: 356 F.3d 831, 837
citation_a.parenthetical: holding evidence establishing the intent of the defendants to distribute drugs also permits the inference they intended to exercise dominion over them to demonstrate constructive possession
citation_a.sentence: See also United States v. Lee, 356 F.3d 831, 837 (8th Cir.2003) (holding evidence establishing the intent of the defendants to distribute drugs also permits the inference they intended to exercise dominion over them to demonstrate constructive possession).
citation_b.signal: no signal
citation_b.parenthetical: upholding drug convictions based on constructive possession of methamphetamine found in the spare tire of a vehicle in light of evidence of a close relationship and drug conspiracy between driver and passenger of the vehicle
citation_b.sentence: United States v. Flores, 362 F.3d 1030 (8th Cir.2004)(upholding drug convictions based on constructive possession of methamphetamine found in the spare tire of a vehicle in light of evidence of a close relationship and drug conspiracy between driver and passenger of the vehicle).