Can the police arrest you for taking drugs?
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Can the police arrest you for taking drugs?
If the police stop you and you are in possession of drugs, it is likely that you will be arrested. The drugs found will be seized and destroyed. If you’re caught with drugs you may be charged with possessing (or possession with intent to supply – a much more serious offence) controlled drugs, whether it’s yours or not.
Can you be charged for doing drugs?
You may not realize this, but drug use in the past, either by you or by another, can turn into a drug possession charge in the present. By law, we charge individuals not with using drugs but with possession.
What drugs do the police test for?
The NSW Government takes a zero tolerance approach to drug driving, to stop drivers putting themselves and others at risk by getting behind the wheel after using drugs. Mobile Drug Testing (MDT) detects the presence of four common illegal drugs: ecstasy, cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine (including speed and ice).
What is considered simple possession?
Simple possession can be defined as: knowingly possessing a substance; casually exchanging a substance or giving out ½ an ounce at most of marijuana; or. possessing a substance without a valid medical prescription.
What country is Coke legal in?
List by country
| Country | Possession | Cultivation |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Illegal | Legal Medically |
| Colombia | Legal (up to 1 gram) | Legal |
| Czech Republic | Decriminalised (up to 1 gram) | Illegal |
| China | Illegal | Illegal |
Is it safe to talk about drugs over text?
Your involvement may simply be as a witness to build a case against the drug dealer. It’s also possible that the text could lead to a criminal investigation against you, but as stated before, the criminal investigation would likely be for drug possession, not for just texting about drug use.