Supply has been defined as provide, offer to provide, distribute, and offer to distribute.
What court will hear the matter
This is a summary offence and will be dealt with in the Magistrates Court of South Australia.
What the prosecution must prove
The prosecution must prove that:
- you had possession of the controlled substance; and
- there was an intention to supply or administer the controlled substance.
There are two elements to prove possession:
- physical control of the drug; and
- knowledge (or intention) of having the drug.
Defences
There are a range of possible defences including, but not limited to, the following:
- it is not cannabis;
- you did not know it was cannabis;
- not in your possession;
- personal use;
- mental impairment.
Penalties
The maximum penalty is a $2,000 fine or 2 years imprisonment or both.