Narcotics Flashcards

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1
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GHB drug class

A

A

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2
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Ketamine drug class

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A

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3
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Drug class for any synthetic opioid defined in schedule I or II under federal law

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A

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4
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OxyContin drug class

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B

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5
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LSD drug class

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B

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6
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Phenacyclidine (PCP) drug class

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B

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7
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Codeine drug class

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B

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8
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Methadone drug class

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B

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9
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Percocet and oxygcodone drug class

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B

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10
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MDMA drug class

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B

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11
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Synthetic marijuana (k-2, spice) drug class

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C

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12
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Valium and diazepam drug class

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C

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13
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Bath salts drug class

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C

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14
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Hallucinogenic substances drug class

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C

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15
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Neurotin (gabapentin) drug class

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E

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16
Q

Is a certificate of analysis to prove drug type enough

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No

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17
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When proving type of drug, laboratory testing is conclusive provided that lab analyst _________
Field testing is adequate provided that officer who ________ testify that he was trained to do it

A

Analyst testify at trial
performed field testing testify

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18
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Is the visual inspection of a drug enough?

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No. Not even by chemist due to availability of counterfeit drugs

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19
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Is price paid sufficient proof of drug

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No

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20
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Prescription medication may be identified by sight if:

A

There is additional evidence

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21
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Is taste test by informant sufficient?

A

No

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22
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Is paraphernalia found near drugs sufficient?

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Yes

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23
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Is keeping drugs in a stored area sufficient that substance is a drug

A

Yes

24
Q

Suspects admission that substance is a drug is sufficient if:

A

Suspect is an experienced drug user

25
Q

Is attempt to swallow substance sufficient to show it was drug

A

Yes

26
Q

Even if substance possessed by suspect is not recovered by police, is proof that it came from a larger stash sufficient to show it was a drug

A

Yes

27
Q

Officers should not charge possession if suspect ingested substance out of their sight, unless they have

A

Witness who saw the suspect in possession of

28
Q

Exception to internal possession is for:

A

Marijuana by people under 21

29
Q

To prove possession, police must show that the suspect ____ narcotics were present and had the _____ and ability to ____ them

A

Knew, intention, control

30
Q

Is passenger guilty of PCP possession if in a car as others consumed it

A

No

31
Q

Two types of possession

A

Direct and constructive

32
Q

Drugs in someone’s pocket is an example of _____ possession

A

Direct

33
Q

Constructive possession occurs when drugs are discovered in a :

A

Separate area

34
Q

Person possessing something in their closet at home, while they are at work is an example of ______ possession

A

Constructive

35
Q

To prove possession, there must be presence of drugs plus:

A

An additional factor

36
Q

Can presence of air freshener in a vehicle be a plus factor when determining if someone is in “possession” of drugs

A

Yes

37
Q

When police discover drugs in a basement and defendant makes statement “I’m going to do 2 years for this”, is that a plus factor to show possession

A

Yes

38
Q

Is defendant acting in agitated or nervous manner as police get closer to drugs in their car an plus factor to show possession

A

Yes

39
Q

Is a large quantity of drugs relevant to show defendants knowledge and therefore possession of drugs

A

Yes

40
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Is possession of an unopened package containing drugs enough to prove possession

A

No not without more

41
Q

Right of arrest possession of drugs in any class

A

Arrest on PC

42
Q

Possession of class E cannot qualify as subsequent offense, however class E may be the:

A

Basis of subsequent offense if suspect later possesses another class

43
Q

Never choke drug suspects to prevent them from swallowing drugs, instead charge:

A

Evidence concealment

44
Q

Distribution is any ______ _______ of drugs

A

No medical delivery

45
Q

Distribution is any ______ _______ of drugs

A

No medical delivery

46
Q

Distribution may involve an accomplice not present at the sale- the so-called _______

A

Constructive transfer

47
Q

Distributing drugs to a person who dies from an overdose may potentially be charged with:

A

Involuntary manslaughter

48
Q

Is a defendant “manufacturing” if he obtains powdered cocaine and turns it into crack for his own use

A

No

49
Q

The most important factor when determining if someone should be charge with possession with intent to distribute

A

Quantify of drugs

50
Q

Minimum quantity required to prove intent to distribute

A

No minimum quantity

51
Q

When a drug is possessed in pure form (not cut) it is usually indicative of:

A

Intent to distribute

52
Q

Does street value of drugs possessed influence whether to charge possession with intent

A

Yes

53
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Does possession of large amount of cash or “marked money” indicate intent to distribute

A

Yes

54
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Does repeatedly ringing cell phone indicate possession with intent

A

No

55
Q

Is possessing a stun gun and pepper spray near illegal drugs consistent with an intent to distribute?

A

Yes

56
Q

Is intense effort to avoid police apprehension characteristic of a drug dealer?

A

Yes, mere users are unlikely to fear arrest to the point where they would flee or fight

57
Q

Police can bring in experts to explain certain indicators of distribution. Can the expert comment on a defendants guilt or rely on the defendants physical appearance?

A

No