"Possession charges" refers to criminal charges brought against someone for being in possession of a prohibited or illegal substance, object, or item. It means they are being accused of having something they should not have. Full definition
Search and seizure violations can result in getting the entire case dismissed or the drug possession charges significantly reduced. (stevenmoorelawfirm.com)
A conviction for a marijuana possession charge can have very serious consequences, even if it's just a misdemeanor. (mannyhaddadlaw.com)
The city has also requested the dismissal of outstanding misdemeanor possession charges. (fortune.com)