Drug offences Flashcards
What is the offence title for possession of drugs
Possession OR use of Controlled Drugs
How many elements are in Possession OR use of Controlled Drugs
2
What are the elements of Possession OR use of Controlled Drugs
Procure
OR
Possess
OR
Consume
OR
Smoke
OR
Otherwise use
Any controlled drug
What are the important words or phrases in the definition of “Procure”
Purchase
Obtain
What are the important words or phrases in the definition of “Possess”
Possession (Able to exercise some control)
Knowledge (They knew it was controlled and that they had it)
Usable quantity
What are the important words or phrases in the definition of “Consume”
Ingest (eat or drink)
What are the important words or phrases in the definition of “Smoke”
Inhale smoke
What are the important words or phrases in the definition of “Any controlled drug”
Any drug listed in the first, second or third schedule
What is the offence title for growing drugs
Cultivation of Prohibited Plants
How many elements are in Cultivation of Prohibited Plants
2
What are the elements of Cultivation of Prohibited Plants
Cultivates
A prohibited plant
What are the important words or phrases in the definition of “Cultivates”
To grow or germinate
Includes to sow or plant
Must have completed an act that promoted the germination or growth and must have known the plant was prohibited
What are the important words or phrases in the definition of “A prohibited plant”
Any prohibited plant list in section 2
What is the offence title of permits use of premises or vehicle
Permits Use of Premises OR vehicle
How many elements are in Permits Use of Premises OR vehicle
3