Misuse of Drugs

Question 1

What are some examples of class A, B and C drugs?

Answer 1

A = LSD, Heroin
B = Cannabis oil, morphine
C = Cannabis leaf, Codeine

Question 2

What do you need to prove for a ‘prima facie’ case of possession of a controlled ?

Answer 2

Possession, knowledge, useable quantity

Question 3

What are the presumption for possession for supply

Answer 3

0.5g of coca in or heroine
5g of morphine
5g of methamphetamine 
56g other controlled drug
28g cannabis

Question 4

Explain section 20 of the search and surveillance act 2012

Answer 4

You have rgt believe that in a place or vehicle there is: a controlled drug or precursor and it is not practical to get a warrant
And an offence against Moda 1975 is happened/ happening/ about to happen
And that CADD will occur
Then you may enter, search and seize using force

Question 5

Explain section 21 of the search and surveillance act 2012?

Answer 5

If you conduct a search under section 20 you may use section 21 to detain a person for the duration of the search, search the person and seize it