DRUGS Flashcards
How do people import drugs into NZ
by air and sea by
Concealing in or on their persons/luggage.
Conceal in legitimite goods
Having a mule bring the drugs in for them.
Send or have drugs sent by international mail
Importation means
the arrival of good in NZ in any manner whether lawfully or unlawfully from a point outside NZ
SAXTON V POLICE
To import includes to introduce from abroad or to cause to be brought in from a foreign country
When does the importation process begin and end?
commences at the point of origin and continues until the drugs have reached their ultimate destination in NZ
When does criminal liability arise for importation of drugs
as soon as the drugs cross NZ border
R V HANCOX
bringing or causing drugs to be brought into the country does not cease as the aircraft or vessel enters NZ territorial limits. Importing into NZ is a process. The element of of importing exists from the time the goods enter NZ until they reach their immediate destination- when they have ceased to be under the control of the appropriate authorities and have become available to the consignee or addressee.
The crown must prove what re importation
knew about the importation
knew the imported substance was a controlled drug
intended to cause the importation
definition of NZ
Means the land and the waters enclosed by the outer limits of the territorial sea of NZ (the outer limit of the territorial sea is 12 nautical miles from the land mass of NZ)
definition of a controlled drug
any substance, preparation, mixture, article specified or described in scehdule 1, 2,3 of this act, and any controlled drug analogue.
definition of a drug analogue
any substance that has a structure substantially similar to that of any controlled drug.
does not include any substances as described in schedule 1 2 3 or 4 of the act.
any pharmacy only, prescription or restricted medicine
definition of a drug analogue
any substance that has a structure substantially similar to that of any controlled drug which has similar dangerous effects
does not include any substances as described in schedule 1 2 3 or 4 of the act.
any pharmacy only, prescription or restricted medicine as per the medicine act 1981
any approved product within the meaning of the physchoactive substances act 2013
what class are all drug analogues classified under?
class c
examples of class A drugs
cocaine
heroine
LSD
Meth
Psilocybine (magic mushrooms)
These are considered to pose very high risk of harm.
examples of class B drugs
Amphetamine
cannabis preparations (cannabis oil and hashish)
GHB
Morphine
Opium
Pseudoephedrine
Ephedrine
these are considered to pose a high risk of harm
examples of class c drugs
cannabis plant
cannabis seends
Benzylpiperazine (BZP)
controlled drug analogues
these are considered to pose a moderate risk of harm.
what is the exception to importing under 6(1)(a)
does not include controlled drugs listed in schedule 3 of act (class c drugs)
R V STRAWBRIDGE
it is not necessary for the crown to establish knowledge on the part of the accused.
in the absence of evidence, Knowledge is presumed.
if there is evidence that the accused honestly believed on reasonable grounds that their act was innocent then she is entitled to be acquitted unless the jury is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that this was not so.
POLICE V EMERALI
the serious offence of possessing a narcotic does not extend to some minute amount and useless residue of the substance.
useable quantity and quality
the quantity must be measurable and useable. the nature of the drug and the condition it is found in is also relevant.
Does prosecution have to prove useable quantity?
It is not necessary for prosecution to prove that fact unless the defendant raises the issue
R V RUA
the words produce or manufacture broadly cover the creation of controlled drugs by some form of process which changes the original substances into a particular controlled drug
producing means?
changing the nature of the original substance
Manufacturing means?
creating a different/new substance from original materials
Manufacturing means?
creating a different/new substance from original materials
what does compound mean?
to create a new substance by mixing or combining two or more elements.
when is the offence complete in manufacturing ?
the offence is complete once the prohibited substance is created, it does not have to be in a useable form
what does supply mean
furnish or provide something that is needed or desired.
distribute give and sell
R V MAGINNIS
supply involves more than the mere transfer of physical control. it enables the recipient to apply the thing to purpose for which he desires
what does distribution mean
to supply to multiple people
what does giving mean
involves handing over in some way or transferring an item to another person
when is giving complete
the act of giving is complete when the recipient accepts possession or the drug is placed under control of a willing recipient
when does a sale occur?
when a quantity or share in a drug is exchanged for some valuable consideration
what is administering?
introducing a drug directly into another persons system
R V DURING
indication from the person charged that he is ready on request to supply drugs prohibited by the statute
offering to supply /administer drugs… you must prove two things?
the communication of the offer to supply/administer
an intention that the other person believes it to be a genuine offer
R V BROWN
The defendant is guilty of offering to supply if…
offers to supply a drug that he has on hand
offers to supply a drug that will be precured at some future date
offers to supply a drug that he mistakenly believes he can supply
offers to supply a drug deceitfully knowing he can not supply that drug
what does otherwise deal mean
barter or exchange
R V FORREST and FORREST
the best evidence possible in the circumstances should be adduced by the prosecution in proof of the victims age.
R V COX
Possession is made up of two elements
the physical element- physical custody or control
and
mental element- requires a combination of knowledge and intention
What does actual custody or control mean
the person actually has the drug in their custody or control
what does potential custody or control mean
control over something in the custody of another.
what does knowledge mean in relation to possession
the substance is in their possession and it is a controlled drug.
what does control mean?
to exercise authoritative or dominating influence or command over it
nessessary for you to prove what in relation to drug possession
knowledge the drug exists
knowledge that it is a controlled drug
Actual physical control
an intention to to posess
circumstantial evidence which proves intent
offenders words and actions before during or after.
the surrounding circumstances
nature of act itself
addition evidence of intent to supply
admissions
circumstancial evidence (packaging, scales, cash, tick lists)
statutory presumption
R V HOOPER
a charge should be as specific as the evidence on which it is based.
Presumptive amounts include
cocaine 0.5g
heroin 0.5g
LSD 2.5mg/25 flakes/tabs.
cannabis resin/oil 5g
meth 5g
MDMA 5g
cannabis plant 28g or 100 + cigarettes
what is the presumptive amount of drug when not specified under schedule 5?
56g
what is conspiracy
an agreed intention and plan to commit an offence between 2 or more people
when is conspiracy complete?
once the agreement has been made to commit the offence in question
12a moda 1975
equipment material and substances used in production or cultivation of prohibited drugs
(1)
supply produce manufacture
equipment / material capable of being used for commission of 6 (1)(b) or 9 of MODA 1975
(2)possession of equipment /material capable of being used in commission to commit an offence against 6(1)(b) or 9 MODA
12(1)(a) supply produce manufacture
equipment / material capable of being used for commission of 6 (1)(b) or 9 of MODA 1975
What must be proven
the defendant supplied produced manufactured equipment material or precursers
those items are capable of being used in the production or manufacture of controlled drugs/cultivation of prohibited plants
they knew those items are to be used for such offences by another perso
meaning of equipment
apparatus implements and hardware used in manufacturing producing or cultivation process
12 (1)(b)possession of equipment /material capable of being used in commission to commit an offence against 6(1)(b) or 9 MODA
what must be proven
they had equipment material precursors in their posession
those items were capanle of being used in the production manufacturing cultivation of drugs
they had the intention that those items were to be used for an offence by them or another person
possession offences include
possession
joint possession
attempted possession
section 9 MODA
cultivation of prohibited plant
no person shall cultivate any prohibited plant
section 12 MODA
use of premises or vehicle
knowingly permits
any premise or vehicle (or other conveyence)
to be used
for the purpose of commiting an offence against the act