Common crimes Drug offences Synthetic cannabis, party pills, herbal highs: “Psychoactive substances” Possessing synthetic cannabis or other psychoactive substances Psychoactive Substances Act 2013, s 71 Criminal Procedure Act 2011, ss 6, 71 It’s illegal to possess any synthetic cannabis, party pills or…
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Common crimes Drug offences Defences to possession, supply or use charges Taking drugs off others or finding drugs Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, s 7(3) It’s a defence to a charge of possessing an illegal (“controlled”) drug if you’d taken it off…
Common crimes Cannabis and other Class C drugs Possession or use of cannabis or other Class C drugs Introduction Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, s 7 It will be rare for the police to bring a charge against you just for possession…
Common crimes Hash to heroin – Class A and B drugs Speed, hash, Ecstasy and other Class B drugs Possession of Class B drugs Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, s 7(2) The maximum penalty for possession or use of a Class B…
Where to go for more support Community Law Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice. Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres Drug Foundation The New Zealand Drug Foundation has a large amount of information…
Bullying, harassment and sexual harm Protection from harmful behaviour in person or online What this chapter covers Overview Getting protection under the Harassment Act Getting a Restraining Order from the District Court, including the kinds of behaviour that can be “harassment,” how…
Getting protection under the Harassment Act Overview If you’re being harassed, you might be able to get: A Protection Order, if you’re harassed or threatened by someone who you’re in a family or domestic relationship with (including an ex or current partner,…
Getting protection under the Harassment Act What counts as “harassment”? What counts as “harassment” in the Harassment Act? Harassment Act 1997, ss 3, 4 For there to be “harassment” as defined in the Harassment Act, there must be both of the following:…
Getting protection under the Harassment Act When a restraining order can be made How will the judge decide whether to make the Restraining Order? Harassment Act 1997, ss 8, 16 To be able to make a Restraining Order the judge has to…
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