What is implied by the term "constructive possession" in relation to stolen property?

The term "constructive possession" refers to a legal concept where an individual has control over a property even if they do not physically possess it. In the context of stolen property, this means that a person may be considered to have possession if they have the ability to exert control over it, regardless of whether they are physically holding it at that moment.

For example, if someone has exclusive access to a location where stolen goods are kept, they can be charged with possession of those goods even if they are not found holding them directly. This principle allows law enforcement to address situations where individuals may attempt to evade legal responsibility by not physically interacting with the stolen items, yet still have a degree of control or ownership over them.

The other options do not precisely capture the legal essence of constructive possession. Physical holding pertains to actual possession, knowledge alone does not equate to possession without an ability to control, and intent to sell is a separate legal issue that relates to the intention behind possession rather than the possession itself.