Essentials of Drug Dealing Law
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What is required for culpability in the context of dealing with drugs?

  • No culpability is needed
  • Intention (correct)
  • Negligence
  • Recklessness
  • Which of the following actions does not constitute dealing in drugs?

  • Importation
  • Trans-shipment
  • Personal collection for self-use (correct)
  • Manufacture
  • What can be inferred if an individual is found in possession of a large quantity of dagga without a reasonable explanation?

  • They are exempt from culpability
  • They may be using it for personal consumption
  • They are likely dealing in dagga (correct)
  • They are justified by necessity
  • Which of the following represents a ground of justification for unlawful acts?

    <p>Necessity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which definition best describes the traditional meaning of 'dealing in' drugs?

    <p>Selling and purchasing drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a statement to constitute statutory perjury?

    <p>There must be two conflicting statements made on oath.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the crime of corruption under the Corruption Activities Act?

    <p>It requires the act of giving or accepting gratification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of statutory perjury, which condition must be proven by the State?

    <p>The statements must conflict with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrow meaning of possession under Section 4 of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act?

    <p>Keeping drugs with the intention of disposal or consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT a requirement for the crime of corruption committed by the recipient?

    <p>Witnessing the act of giving gratification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'inducement' refer to in the context of corruption?

    <p>The motivation behind offering or accepting gratification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category is NOT classified under undesirable dependence-producing substances?

    <p>Morphine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about common law perjury is correct?

    <p>Only one statement is required in the case of perjury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the grounds of justification is accurate?

    <p>Statutory grounds may exclude unlawfulness in specific cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a recipient (Y) be held liable for corruption?

    <p>If Y agrees to accept gratification unlawfully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal implication of the physical control element of possession?

    <p>It can include constructive control over drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT relevant for proving statutory perjury?

    <p>The witness must be a public official.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act, what constitutes a dependence-producing substance?

    <p>Any substance that leads to physical or psychological addiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the act of giving gratification imply in the context of corruption?

    <p>Providing any form of favor or benefit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does NOT contribute to the mental element of intention in possession laws?

    <p>Unexpected discovery of the substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'dealing' in drugs according to Section 5?

    <p>Transferring control over substances for any purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is classified as 'use' under the possession laws?

    <p>Smoking or injecting drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the framework of culpability and intention imply in drug laws?

    <p>Culpability is based on both intention and the physical element of possession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is incorrect regarding the presumption of possession when drugs are found near an individual?

    <p>It implies actual control over the drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Grounds of Justification For Dealing in Drugs

    • Necessity may exclude unlawfulness in dealing with drugs if the person can justify their actions, for example by claiming that a patient acquired the drug from a medical practitioner or pharmacist.

    Dealing in Drugs

    • The extended meaning of "dealing in" includes trans-shipment, importation, manufacture, collection, prescription, acquisition, supply, cultivation, administration, sale, transmission, and exportation of drugs.
    • If someone is found in possession of a large quantity of drugs and cannot provide a reasonable explanation, they may be inferred to be dealing in drugs.

    Categories of Drugs

    • A dependence-producing substance can be classified as dangerous, undesirable, or both.
    • Prescription medication falls into the category of dangerous dependence-producing substance.
    • Cocaine, opium, and morphine are examples of dangerous dependence-producing substances.
    • Heroin, mandrax, and methamphetamines are examples of undesirable dependence-producing substances.

    Possession of Drugs

    • Possession of drugs means physical control with the intention of keeping or disposing of the drugs as if the person were the owner.
    • Physical control of drugs can be actual or constructive, and may refer to someone in the immediate vicinity of the drugs.
    • Keeping, storing, having drugs in custody or control or supervision on behalf of someone else constitutes possession.

    Perjury

    • Perjury is a crime committed when a person makes two conflicting statements under oath, and is guilty of an offense unless they can prove that they believed both statements to be true when made.
    • Both statements do not have to be made in a legal or judicial proceeding for a person to be convicted of statutory perjury.

    Corruption

    • The Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004 defines corruption as an act of accepting or giving gratification in order to influence someone's actions.
    • The giver of the gratification (X) and the recipient (Y) can both be found guilty of corruption.
    • Accepting or giving gratification can be done directly or indirectly.
    • The corrupt activity does not need to be successful, or result in prejudice for the state or private enterprise.
    • Gratification can be monetary, a favor, or an advantage.
    • Inducement can refer to a wide variety of aims, for example, avoiding a loss or gaining an advantage.

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    Explore the legal grounds for drug dealing, including the justification of necessity and the extended definitions of dealing. Understand various categories of drugs and their classification as dependence-producing substances. This quiz will test your knowledge on drug law fundamentals and real-world applications.

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