Common crimes Cannabis, other Class C drugs and prohibited plants 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…
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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…
Common crimes Drug offences Other offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act Allowing your place to be used for drug offences Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, s 12 It’s illegal to knowingly allow your home or your car to be used for…
Common crimes Drug offences Defences to possession, supply or use charges There are a number of circumstances in which you can possess, supply, or use controlled drugs. There are also some situations in which you have a defence against criminal charges in…
Common crimes Drug offences Synthetic cannabis, party pills, herbal highs: “Psychoactive substances” What is a psychoactive substance? Psychoactive Substances Act 2013, s 9 In the ordinary meaning of the term, a psychoactive substance is any substance that has an effect on your…
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:…
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