Drugs Missus And Trafficking Act

Question 1

R v Carey

Answer 1

Returning drugs for safe keeping does not fit the definition of supply

Question 2

R v Fillipetti 1978

Answer 2

Exclusive physical control - possession.

Armchair, 5 persons in house.

Question 3

William v queen

Answer 3

Small amount so that it couldn’t be used for what it was intended, won’t suffice for possession at law

Question 4

R v Dib
R v Staford
R v Kayrouz

Answer 4

Refers to joint possession

Question 5

R v Martindale

Answer 5

Forgotten possession - if no defence to possession

Wallet and resin forgotten

Question 6

Smith v Forbes

R v Wayne Martin

Answer 6

Deemed supply

Quantity that is above commercial quantity

Question 7

R v Todd

R v Thomas

Answer 7

Momentary physical control over a drug for the purpose of concealment can constitute possession

Over balcony/picked up from table to hide from police

Question 8

Hamzy principle

Answer 8

Single count ‘between dates’ for several acts committed to prove ongoing acts

Question 9

He Kaw Teh v Queen

Answer 9

Knowledge of existence and nature