Drugs

Question 1

Under section 20 (warrant less search of places, vehicles) what drugs can you search for if you have reasonable grounds?

Answer 1

A controlled drug described as follows:
Schedule 1
Part 1 of schedule 2
part 1 of schedule 3
part 3 of schedule 4 (precursor substance)

Question 2

Collins v Police

Answer 2

Court found that Evidence of demeanour and appearance alone did not provide police with reasonable grounds for belief under the act (search and surveillance section 21 - person, and 20 place/vehicle)

Question 3

R v T - Internal search s124 s&s Act

Answer 3

Looking inside mouth and directing them to spit contents out is not an internal search therefore not a breach

Question 4

What 3 things can you help DAO with when entering premises where the person is? (Providing you have ID or in uniform)

Answer 4

Assist DAO Detaining person at a place for up to 6 hours or until examination is complete
Assist DAO with transport to place where examination will take place
Assist DAO with returning person to assessment/treatment

Question 5

Should you get a warrant when assisting DAO’s

Answer 5

Yes but only if ptactical