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Obstruct a constable or authorised person when searching for drugs
Obstruct a constable or authorised person when searching for drugs
s.23(4)(a) Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Assault
⚖️ Definition
A person commits an offence if he -
(a)intentionally obstructs a person in the exercise of his powers under this section; or
(b) conceals from a person acting in the exercise of his powers under subsection (1) above any such books, documents, stocks or drugs as are mentioned in that subsection; or
(c)without reasonable excuse (proof of which shall lie on him fails to produce any such books or documents as are so mentioned where their production is demanded by a person in the exercise of his power under that subsection.
(a)intentionally obstructs a person in the exercise of his powers under this section; or
(b) conceals from a person acting in the exercise of his powers under subsection (1) above any such books, documents, stocks or drugs as are mentioned in that subsection; or
(c)without reasonable excuse (proof of which shall lie on him fails to produce any such books or documents as are so mentioned where their production is demanded by a person in the exercise of his power under that subsection.
📋 Points to Prove
- Intentionally
- Obstructs
- Constable or authorised person
- When searching that person, vehicle or vessel
- Under s23 MDA
- Obstructs
- Constable or authorised person
- When searching that person, vehicle or vessel
- Under s23 MDA
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
MD71070
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required