Drugs

Question 1

Definition of controlled drug

Answer 1

Any substance specified within the schedule 2 of the misuse of drugs act 1971

Question 2

Class A

Answer 2

Cocaine
Diamorphine
Heroin
Opium
LSD
MDMA
PCP
Meth

Question 3

Class B

Answer 3

Cannabis
Amphetamine
Codeine
Ketamine
Speed
Mephedrone
Ludes

Question 4

Class c

Answer 4

Diazepam
Tramadol
Anabolic steroids
Valium
Rohypnol
Tramadol

Question 5

Class A punishment

Answer 5

7 years imprisonment, fine or both

Question 6

Class B punishment

Answer 6

5 years imprisonment, fine or both

Question 7

Class C punishment

Answer 7

2 years imprisonment, fine or both

Question 8

Possible defences

Answer 8

Section 5
S.28 - lack of knowledge of substance (borrowed a coat)
S.5(4) - intention
A) took possession to prevent another from committing or continuing commit an offence - destroy/authorised person as soon as possible
B) knowing or suspecting a controlled drug to then deliver it into custody
S.5(1) - medical professions or vets can prescribe a controlled drug

Question 9

S5(2) MDA 1971

Answer 9

Unlawfully
Controlled drug
Possession

Question 10

S5(3) MDA 1971

Answer 10

Controlled drug - class
Possession - custody/control
Lawfully or not - prescribed or not
Intent Supply

Question 11

Class A (intent to supply) punishment

Answer 11

LIFE

Question 12

Class B (intent to supply) punishment

Answer 12

14 years

Question 13

Class C (intent to supply) punishment

Answer 13

14 years

Question 14

S4(3) MDA 1971 unlawful supply

Answer 14

Unlawfully
Possession
Controlled drugs
Reasonably know the existence of item
Physical transfer to another, intention of enabling the recipient to use the drug

Question 15

S8 MDA 1971 occupiers of premises

Answer 15

Occupier/concerned manager of the premises knowingly permits any of the following:
- producing/attempting to produce a controlled drug
- supplying/attempt to supply a controlled drug
- preparing opium for smoking
- smoking cannabis, cannabis resin or prepared opium