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Possession of tablet press

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Written by
Cassie Collier
Criminal Defence Lawyer


Drug Offences - VIC
The Law - Possession of tablet press

What the Law states - Possession of tablet press


Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 - SECT 71C

Possession of tablet press

71C. Possession of tablet press

A person who, without being authorized by or licensed under this Act or the regulations (if any) to do so or otherwise without a lawful excuse, possesses a tablet press is guilty of an indictable offence

Maximum Penalty in Victoria



5 years and/or 600 penalty units

What the Prosecution must prove - Possession of tablet press - Vic


1. The accused is in possession of a tablet press.

2. The accused is not authorised or licensed under the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act to do so.

STREET NAMES

Possess drug implement

Possible Defences - Possession of tablet press


Factual dispute

Lack of intent

Which court will hear the charge of Possession of tablet press


Magistrates Court

Article published on 09/01/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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