Drugs Flashcards
Definition of controlled drug
Any substance specified within the schedule 2 of the misuse of drugs act 1971
Class A
Cocaine
Diamorphine
Heroin
Opium
LSD
MDMA
PCP
Meth
Class B
Cannabis
Amphetamine
Codeine
Ketamine
Speed
Mephedrone
Ludes
Class c
Diazepam
Tramadol
Anabolic steroids
Valium
Rohypnol
Tramadol
Class A punishment
7 years imprisonment, fine or both
Class B punishment
5 years imprisonment, fine or both
Class C punishment
2 years imprisonment, fine or both
Possible defences
Section 5
S.28 - lack of knowledge of substance (borrowed a coat)
S.5(4) - intention
A) took possession to prevent another from committing or continuing commit an offence - destroy/authorised person as soon as possible
B) knowing or suspecting a controlled drug to then deliver it into custody
S.5(1) - medical professions or vets can prescribe a controlled drug
S5(2) MDA 1971
Unlawfully
Controlled drug
Possession
S5(3) MDA 1971
Controlled drug - class
Possession - custody/control
Lawfully or not - prescribed or not
Intent Supply
Class A (intent to supply) punishment
LIFE
Class B (intent to supply) punishment
14 years
Class C (intent to supply) punishment
14 years
S4(3) MDA 1971 unlawful supply
Unlawfully
Possession
Controlled drugs
Reasonably know the existence of item
Physical transfer to another, intention of enabling the recipient to use the drug
S8 MDA 1971 occupiers of premises
Occupier/concerned manager of the premises knowingly permits any of the following:
- producing/attempting to produce a controlled drug
- supplying/attempt to supply a controlled drug
- preparing opium for smoking
- smoking cannabis, cannabis resin or prepared opium