Deck 12: Drugs Offences

Question 1

Patty is stopped by the police. The police search her car and find a quantity of cocaine inside a small box in the glove compartment. The box was wrapped up as a birthday present and there was a gift tag attached which read, 'To Patty, Happy birthday! From Greg'. Patty claims that she had no idea that the box contained cocaine. Which ONE of the following statements is true in respect of Patty's liability?

A) Patty might be charged with possession of a Class B drug under s.5(2) and might have a defence under s.28.
B) Patty will be convicted of possession of a Class A drug under s.5(2).
C) Patty might be charged with possession of a Class A drug under s.5(2) and might have a defence under s.28.
D) Patty might be charged with possession of a Class A drug under s.5(2) and might have a defence under s.5(4).

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Lucius works at a factory. After work, when all his colleagues have gone home, Lucius goes down to the basement of the factory where he has set up a methylamphetamine lab. Ronnie is a night security guard at the factory. Every night, Ronnie unlocks the basement for Lucius and keeps the fire doors open at Lucius' request. Ronnie knows what Lucius is up to but decides to turn a blind eye. Which ONE of the following statements is true in respect of Ronnie's liability?

A) Ronnie cannot be guilty of an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 as he does not make the drugs himself. Merely opening doors for Lucius is not sufficient for liability.
B) Ronnie could only be convicted of being an occupier or concerned in the management of the premises which he knowingly permits or suffers to be used for the production of a Class A drug, contrary to s.8, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
C) Ronnie could be convicted of producing or being concerned in the production of a Class B drug, contrary to s.4(2), Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 as he is not the one making the drug.
D) Ronnie could be convicted of being concerned in the production of a Class A drug, contrary to s.4(2), Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and/or being an occupier or concerned in the management of the premises which he knowingly permits or suffers to be used for the production of a Class A drug, contrary to s.8, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following lists does cocaine fall under?

A) Temporary class drug
B) Class A
C) Class B
D) Class C

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a way in which an offence under s.4, Misuse of Drugs Act can be committed?

A) By producing a controlled drug
B) By supplying a controlled drug
C) By offering to produce a controlled drug
D) By offering to supply a controlled drug to another

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT constitute an 'occupier' for the purposes of the offence of being an occupier of premises which he knowingly permits to be used for certain drug-related activities under s.8, Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?

A) Lessees on the premises
B) Licencees on the premises
C) Visitors on the premises
D) Owners on the premises