Narcotics

Question 1

GHB drug class

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Ketamine drug class

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

OxyContin drug class

Answer 4

B

Question 5

LSD drug class

Answer 5

B

Question 6

Phenacyclidine (PCP) drug class

Answer 6

B

Question 7

Codeine drug class

Answer 7

B

Question 8

Methadone drug class

Answer 8

B

Question 9

Percocet and oxygcodone drug class

Answer 9

B

Question 10

MDMA drug class

Answer 10

B

Question 11

Synthetic marijuana (k-2, spice) drug class

Answer 11

C

Question 12

Valium and diazepam drug class

Answer 12

C

Question 13

Bath salts drug class

Answer 13

C

Question 14

Hallucinogenic substances drug class

Answer 14

C

Question 15

Neurotin (gabapentin) drug class

Answer 15

E

Question 16

Is a certificate of analysis to prove drug type enough

Answer 16

No

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Analyst testify at trial
performed field testing testify

Question 18

Is the visual inspection of a drug enough?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Is price paid sufficient proof of drug

Answer 19

No

Question 20

Prescription medication may be identified by sight if:

Answer 20

There is additional evidence

Question 21

Is taste test by informant sufficient?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

Is paraphernalia found near drugs sufficient?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

Suspects admission that substance is a drug is sufficient if:

Answer 24

Suspect is an experienced drug user

Question 25

Is attempt to swallow substance sufficient to show it was drug

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Witness who saw the suspect in possession of

Question 28

Exception to internal possession is for:

Answer 28

Marijuana by people under 21

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Knew, intention, control

Question 30

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

Answer 30

No

Question 31

Two types of possession

Answer 31

Direct and constructive

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Direct

Question 33

Constructive possession occurs when drugs are discovered in a :

Answer 33

Separate area

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Constructive

Question 35

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

Answer 35

An additional factor

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Yes

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Yes

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Yes

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Yes

Question 40

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

Answer 40

No not without more

Question 41

Right of arrest possession of drugs in any class

Answer 41

Arrest on PC

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Basis of subsequent offense if suspect later possesses another class

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Evidence concealment

Question 44

Distribution is any ______ _______ of drugs

Answer 44

No medical delivery

Question 45

Distribution is any ______ _______ of drugs

Answer 45

No medical delivery

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Constructive transfer

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Involuntary manslaughter

Question 48

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

Answer 48

No

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Quantify of drugs

Question 50

Minimum quantity required to prove intent to distribute

Answer 50

No minimum quantity

Question 51

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

Answer 51

Intent to distribute

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Yes

Question 53

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

Answer 53

Yes

Question 54

Does repeatedly ringing cell phone indicate possession with intent

Answer 54

No

Question 55

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

Answer 55

Yes

Question 56

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

Answer 56

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

Question 57

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?

Answer 57

No