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Trafficking in a drug of dependence

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Written by
Josh Taaffe
Criminal Defence Lawyer


Drug Offences - VIC
The Law - Trafficking in a drug of dependence

What the Law states - Trafficking in a drug of dependence


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

Trafficking in a drug of dependence

71AC. Trafficking in a drug of dependence

A person who, without being authorized by or licensed under this Act or the regulations to do so, trafficks or attempts to traffick in a drug of dependence is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to level 4 imprisonment (15 years maximum).

Maximum Penalty in Victoria



15 years

What the Prosecution must prove - Trafficking in a drug of dependence - Vic


(a) The accused intentionally trafficked or attempted to traffick a drug of dependence.

(b) The prosecution does not have to prove that the accused was not authorized by or licensed under the Act or regulations to traffick.

STREET NAMES

Drug Trafficking

Possible Defences - Trafficking in a drug of dependence


(a) Duress.

(b) Factual dispute.

(c) Honest and reasonable mistake of belief.

(d) Identification dispute.

(e) Lack of intent.

(f) Mental impairment.


Which court will hear the charge of Trafficking in a drug of dependence


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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