OF15: Controlled Drugs Flashcards
What do you need to prove for a prima facie case?
- Possession
- Knowledge
- Usable quantity
What is possession?
That the person was in possession of the controlled drug
e.g. able to exercise some form of control over it
What are common class A drugs
- Meth
- LSD
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Magic mushrooms
What are common class B drugs?
- Morphine
- Opium
- Cannabis Oil and Resin
- MDMA
What are the common class C drugs?
Cannabis
What does section 6 of Misuse of Drugs Act refer to?
No person
- shall import/export/produce or
- sell/supply/administer
- have in their possession with intent to supply or administer
any controlled drug
Element of Possession OR Use of Controlled Drugs Section 7
- Procure OR
- Possess OR
- Consume OR
- Smoke OR
- Otherwise use
- Any controlled drug
Procure
Means to purchase or obtain
Possess
Knowingly has in their possession or under their control a useable quantity
Consume
Ingest (eat or drink)
Any controlled drug
Any drug listed in the first, second or third schedule of the MoDA 1075
Elements of Cultivation of Prohibited Plants
- Cultivates
- A prohibited plant
Cultivates
- To grow or germinate
A prohibited plant
Any prohibited plant listed in section 2 of the MoDA 1975
Elements of Permits Use of Premises OR Permits Use of Vehicle Section 12
- Knowingly permits (intentionally allows)
- Any premises OR any motor vehicle OR any other mode of conveyance
- To be used for the purpose of the commission of an offence against the MoDA 1975
