A group of friends put their money together & send one person off to buy some ecstasy tablets for later that evening, when they will share the tablets.. I am trying to find this out for some course work.
2006-11-01 06:03:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I was unsure as no one has actually purchased them, they are only going to.
2006-11-01 06:12:47 · update #1
well I am not sure what exactly the law and the penalty is for obtaining and possessing a banned substance which I assume ecstasy is but I do know that what you are saying amounts to a conspiracy to break that law and conspiracy carries a maximum sentence of 15 years
2006-11-01 06:08:54 · answer #1 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ecstasy is a controlled substance. The buyer is breaking the possesion of a controlled substance law, and possibly intent to distribute said substance. If he rolls over on his friends for a lighter sentence (presuming he is caught), then his friends can all be charged with conspiracy to purchase a controlled substance, and possibly intent to distribute said substance.
2006-11-01 06:10:05 · answer #2 · answered by rabbit0102030 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think that definately the person who buys the tablets is breaking the law, also the seller - possesion, dealing, for a start.
Also, once everyone else recieves the tablets, they too could be charged with possesion, and depending on how many they have, possesion with intent to supply.
2006-11-01 06:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by angelic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The easiest charge on which to get a conviction is: Conspiracy to purchase illegal drugs. This is a no-brainer. The whole group is clearly guilty, and conspiracy is almost always a felony, in some cases when the crime itself isn't.
And, the person who goes out to make the buy, clearly is guilty of illegal purchasing drugs, and also possession of drugs. Ditto for anyone who takes possession of any part of those drugs.
2006-11-01 06:10:41 · answer #4 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They all are! The Misuse of Drugs Act gives the police powers to stop and search persons, vehicles or vessels; to obtain search warrants to search properties; to seize anything which appears to be evidence of an offence; and to arrest persons suspected of having committed an offence under the Act. The most common offence is possession of a controlled drug. This includes joint possession of a common pool of drugs and past possession, when past drug use is admitted. More serious offences are supply and intent to supply. It's important to remember that supply can also include selling or even giving drugs to a friend. If you are caught with drugs, saying that some are for a friend makes matter worse as you could also be convicted for supply.
When several friends pool money to buy drugs, then the person making the actual purchase and delivering the drugs will be supplying, even if all considered themselves to be jointly involved in the purchase (Buckley and Lane 1979).
Misuse of Drugs Act
This is the main piece of legislation covering drugs and categorises drugs as class A, B and C.
These drugs are termed as controlled substances, and Class A drugs are those considered to be the most harmful.
Offences under the Act include
Possession of a controlled substance unlawfully
Possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply it
Supplying or offering to supply a controlled drug (even where no charge is made for the drug)
Allowing premises you occupy or manage to be used for the purpose of drug taking
Drug trafficking (supply) attracts serious punishment including life imprisonment for Class A offences.
To enforce this law the police have special powers to stop, detain and search people on ‘reasonable suspicion’ that they are in possession of a controlled drug.
Classification under the Act
Class A drugs
Include: Ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms (if prepared for use) amphetamines (if prepared for injection)
Penalties for possession: Up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both
Penalties for dealing: Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both
Class B drugs
Include: Amphetamines, Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Pholcodine
Penalties for possession: Up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both
Penalties for dealing: Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both
Class C drugs
Include: Cannabis, tranquilisers, some painkillers, GHB (Gamma hydroxybutyrate)
Penalties for possession: Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both
Penalties for dealing: Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine. Or both
2006-11-01 06:20:28 · answer #5 · answered by Player 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are all breaking the law. The person making the purchase is guilty of purchasing illegal substances, for distribution. He/she takes the most risk. The others, if caught, are guilty of possessing an illegal substance. They are all idiots.
2006-11-01 06:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by goldielocks123 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All parties involved are breaking the law. About ten different laws starting with illegal purchase of paraphanalia.
2006-11-01 06:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by curiosity 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all are guilty because they all put in money.
2006-11-01 06:26:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope - sorry !
2006-11-01 06:06:13 · answer #9 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋