Session One Law Policy Flashcards
Peter is 16. He is in possession of a half-full bottle of beer, and you witness him throw up on the footpath. He appears seriously affected by alcohol
1) Has Peter committed an offence?
2) Can you take action under the Young Offenders Act?
1) Yes. Under the Summary Offences Act s11
2) Yes, but use your discretion.
What is the wording of the warning you will give when required as per S. 203 LEPRA?
You are required by law to comply with…
What is the term for disorderly
The term ‘disorderly’, has been defined as, any substantial breach of decorum which tends to disturb the peace or to interfere with the comfort of other people who may be in, or in the vicinity of, a street or public place.” Barrington v Austin (1939)
To whom is a licence stamped diplomat issued to
Diplomatic staff and dependants. *Admin & technical staff get privileged stamped*
When should you create an intelligence report?
When there are people, vehicles, businesses, locations, etc. and you have information about their possible links to crime and/or public safety
Do you have the power to search mentally ill persons?
Yes, under s81(4) of the Mental Health Act. Note: the test and limits to the types of search permissible is also outlined here
Power of arrest for blood and urine assessment if the driver fails a sobriety assessment
- Power of arrest comes from the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW), Clause 14
- The driver is under arrest for the PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A BLOOD AND URINE SAMPLE; after having failed or refused an assessment of sobriety
- Both blood & urine must be obtained within 4 hours of the incident If refuse or fail to supply blood and urine sample, issue with a CAN.
What are the reasons to seize liquor?
Summary Offences Regulation 2020 (NSW), Clause 4
Reasons for seizure
(a) is under the age of 18 years, and
(b) is not under the supervision of a responsible adult, and
(c) does not have a reasonable excuse for possessing the liquor.
Who can elect for a Table 1 indictable offence to be heard in a higher (i.e. district or supreme) court?
Prosecutor or Defence
198 Move on directions to intoxicated persons in public places
(5) For the purposes of this section, a person is intoxicated if—
(a) the person’s ________, _________, _____________ or behaviour is noticeably affected, and
(b) it is reasonable in the circumstances to believe that the affected ______, _______, _____________ or behaviour is the result of the consumption of alcohol or any drug.
(5) For the purposes of this section, a person is intoxicated if—
(a) the person’s speech, balance, co-ordination or behaviour is noticeably affected, and
(b) it is reasonable in the circumstances to believe that the affected speech, balance, co-ordination or behaviour is the result of the consumption of alcohol or any drug.
What is the definition of a Psychoactive Substance?
Any substance (other than a substance to which this Part does not apply) that, when consumed by a person, has the capacity to induce a psychoactive effect.
What are the options for a driver to dispose of a ticket?
Pay
Nominate another driver
Request a review
Take to court
The vision statement from the NSWPF is to create a safe and secure NSW free from alcohol-related crime.
To achieve this the NSWPF has identified four corporate areas of strategic focus on
- ___________
- ___________
- ___________
- ___________
- Prevention,
- Disruption,
- Response and
- Capability.
What is a summary offence?
Attracts less than 2 years imprisonment Tried at local court only
S. 10 DMTA 1985 – Possession of prohibited drugs:
- The accused
- Had in their possession
- A prohibited drug
– *MUST* prove knowledge (Mens Rea) + at least defacto control (Actus Reus)
What are the elements of traffic offences?
Driver/rider
Motor vehicle
Road/road related area
Elements of the specific offence.
What is Breath Analysis
- Conducted at the station or RBT Bus,
- After an arrest for a positive (standard breath test) or refused the breath test.
Why do police actively target traffic offenders?
To modify unsafe driving behaviours and habits that contribute to road trauma.
So, what do police do when conducting a business inspection (also known as a walk-through) at licensed premises?
- Inspect the liquor licence (person in charge must produce the current licence on request). Note any special conditions listed to ensure they are complying with it (for example, may have to have security on certain nights, use plastic glasses after a certain time, curfew may apply – no entry after certain hours etc.).
- Speak with the licensee or duty manager, and obtain their details, as this is required for the COPS event. Ask if there have been any issues, etc. If there have been, you may wish to request to see their incident register (see Liquor Act 2007 (NSW), Section 56).
Explain the role of police in reducing road trauma, with emphasis on how general duties policing fits in this role
- Reduce crashes through a highly visible profile
- Promote voluntary road user compliance with traffic laws
- Detect and prosecute traffic offenders
- Promote the free movement of vehicles and pedestrians
- Be role models to the community through exemplary driving
Definitions S. 3 DMTA 1985 “Cannabis Plant”:
Means any growing plant of the genus Cannabis (roots attached).
S. 23 DMTA 1985 –The elements of offences with respect to prohibited plants:
- The accused
- Cultivates, supplies or has in their possession
- A prohibited plant
While walking through a licenced premise what information is to be completed in the COPS event?
- Time and date of walk through
- Number of patrons
- Security personnel present (how many, and if their ID was displayed)
- Entertainment (yes/no, description and the noise level outside)
- CCTV (if it was operational)
- Was any food available (describe)
- Other (promotions, gambling, drinking games, etc.)
- Any breaches detected (details). Create separate incident if this occurs.
What are the three types of possession as per Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW), Section 7?
- Exclusive (sole) possession
The person has physical charge of an item
- De-facto possession
A person can have de-facto possession when they place the item somewhere where another person may find it accidentally.
- Joint possession
This involves an agreement between two or more persons acting in concert to stop all others from taking part in, or being involved in, the custody of the item.