Chapter 3

Question 1

Section 20 and 21 S&S

Answer 1

20 - may enter and search place or vehicle without warrant if reasonable grounds to believe not practicable to get warrant, drugs in vehicle or place, suspect that offence against misuse of drugs and believe evidence be destroyed if not entry and search not done

21- can search any person of a place or vehicle under s20

Question 2

s22 ss

Answer 2

Search a person for drugs

Question 3

How long can we detain mental health patient when called to assist DAO?

Answer 3

The shorter of 6 hours and when the medical examination is done.

Note: you should only enter a place for this purpose if not practicable to obtain a warrant

Question 4

s109 MHA

Answer 4

Police may apprehend person appearing to be mentally disordered in public place

Question 5

S169 local government act

Answer 5

Can search any person or container of that person, or vehicle

If in a restricted place,

Seize and remove any alcohol.

Can arrest if non compliance