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August 2002
Pierre v The Crown (CR-APM 16 of 2002) [2002] TCASC 10 (30 August 2002) An inference of possession may be drawn from occupation plus contemporaneous behaviour and exhibit location; marked exhibits can establish continuity despite gaps. Criminal law – Possession of drugs – Mere occupation of premises insufficient to prove possession – Additional circumstances required to infer knowledge/control Evidence – Chain of custody – Gap between handlers; marking of exhibit and matching identification may suffice to establish continuity Sentencing – Second simple possession conviction; immediate imprisonment not inevitable; fine substituted where imprisonment would be excessive	30 August 2002

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August 2002

Pierre v The Crown (CR-APM 16 of 2002) [2002] TCASC 10 (30 August 2002)

An inference of possession may be drawn from occupation plus contemporaneous behaviour and exhibit location; marked exhibits can establish continuity despite gaps.

Criminal law – Possession of drugs – Mere occupation of premises insufficient to prove possession – Additional circumstances required to infer knowledge/control
Evidence – Chain of custody – Gap between handlers; marking of exhibit and matching identification may suffice to establish continuity
Sentencing – Second simple possession conviction; immediate imprisonment not inevitable; fine substituted where imprisonment would be excessive

30 August 2002