Offence
Possess methylamphetamine a class A controlled drug
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
- 151
- Upcoming hearings
- 5
- Next listed date
- Mon, 26 October 2026
- Courts listing it
- 43
- Heard in
- Magistrates' Court (151)
- Sentencing guideline
- Possession of a controlled drug
- Official offence code
- MD71507
- The law
- Contrary to section 5(2) 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
- Croydon Magistrates' Court (17 hearings)
- Westminster Magistrates' Court (17 hearings)
- Willesden Magistrates' Court (13 hearings)
- Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court (10 hearings)
- Brighton Magistrates' Court (6 hearings)
- Staines Magistrates' Court (6 hearings)
- Thames Magistrates' Court (6 hearings)
- Bromley Magistrates' Court (5 hearings)
- Bexley Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Birmingham Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Hendon Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Liverpool & Knowsley Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Medway (Chatham) Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Wimbledon Magistrates' Court (4 hearings)
- Ealing Magistrates' Court (3 hearings)
Related offences
- Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin
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- Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Heroin
- Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis
- Possess a controlled drug of Class A - Crack Cocaine
- Possess with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A - Cocaine
- Possess a class C controlled drug
- Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Other