Offence
Obstruct a PC in exercise of a s. 23A(6) power to detain / search a person / vehicle / vessel re temporary class drugs
How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.
- Hearings listed
- 50
- Upcoming hearings
- 1
- Next listed date
- Mon, 26 October 2026
- Courts listing it
- 21
- Heard in
- Magistrates' Court (50)
- Official offence code
- MD71076
- The law
- Contrary to section 23A(6) of and Schedule 4 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
- Where it can be tried
- Magistrates' court or Crown Court
- Can lead to prison
- Yes
Courts that list it most
- Thames Magistrates' Court (7 hearings)
- Croydon Magistrates' Court (5 hearings)
- Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Liverpool & Knowsley Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- St Albans Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Uxbridge Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Barkingside Magistrates' Court (3 hearings)
- Willesden Magistrates' Court (3 hearings)
- Bexley Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Bromley Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Manchester Magistrates' Court (2 hearings)
- Basildon Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)
- Chelmsford Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)
- Guildford Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)
- Ipswich Magistrates' Court (1 hearing)
Related offences
- Obstruct an authorised person in exercise of a section 23 power to detain / search a person / vehicle / vessel re drugs
- Keep a vehicle without a valid vehicle licence
- Detainee / person charged fail / refuse to provide a sample for Class 'A' drug test
- Driver of a vehicle fail to stop after road accident - give name and address of self and owner / vehicle details
- Fail to provide specimen - person in charge of vehicle
- Drive a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs
- Vehicle interference - motor vehicle
- Use a vehicle without a valid vehicle licence