Which of the following are Class B drugs?

Class B drugs are considered by Parliament to be less harmful than Class A drugs and include amphetamines, barbiturates, cannabis and dihydrocodeine. Certain Class B drugs are reclassified to Class A if they have been prepared for injection. These include amphetamines, dihydrocodeine and codeine.

What happens if you are caught with Class C drugs?

Class C drugs are less dangerous than Class A and Class B. They are still branded as prohibited and can be harmful. Class C drugs include ketamine and some tranquilisers. If caught in possession of a controlled drug you have committed a criminal offence. Apart from seizing the drugs, the police can arrest you.

Can a person be charged with attempted possession of cocaine?

He should not be charged with attempted possession of the drug he believed it to be. “Crack” cocaine is a Class A controlled drug, being a “preparation or other product containing a substance” which is a controlled drug (Schedule 2 part 1 paragraph 5 of the Act). It is cocaine for the purposes of the Act, see R v Russell (1992) 94 Cr. App. R 351.

What is the maximum sentence for drug possession?

The maximum sentence for those over 18 for possession of a Class A drug is up to seven years in prison and/or an undefined fine; up to five years in prison and/or an undefined fine for Class B drugs; and up to two years in prison and/or an undefined fine for a Class C drug.

What happens if you are caught with a controlled drug?

If caught in possession of a controlled drug you have committed a criminal offence. Apart from seizing the drugs, the police can arrest you. You can be charged with possession even if the drugs aren’t yours. If you’re under 18, the police are allowed to tell your parent, guardian or carer that you’ve been caught with drugs.

What are the penalties for possession and supply of drugs?

The penalties for possession and supply depend on the class the drug belongs to. The maximum penalties under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) are as follows: Class A: These include: cocaine and crack, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, methadone, methamphetamine (crystal meth), fresh and prepared magic mushrooms.

When is possession of a controlled substance a felony?

Possession of certain CDS within 500 feet of a school, youth or recreation center, or on a bus becomes not just 4 th, but 3 rd degree possession when the drugs are in Schedule IA or IIA. Such possession is a Class B felony, whose penalties include imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine of up to $100,000.

Can a person be charged with drug possession?

The defense of a person charged with possession of controlled substance is often difficult, but not impossible. For example, one often used practical tactic is to simply take advantage of overworked public employees. Prosecutors handle hundreds of cases per month, and drug possession charges are relatively low priority for most.

What are the offences under the misuse of Drugs Act?

These include: anabolic steroids, minor tranquillisers or benzodiazepines, GBL and GHB, khat and BZP. Class A drugs are treated by the law as the most dangerous. Offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act can include: Possession of a controlled drug. Possession with intent to supply another person.