Where a specific power exists, that power ought be preferred. But where a specific power exists, that doesn't (without more) invalidate the existence of a more general power.G A, MM & P J v The Queen provides a simple demonstration of the principle. There is a specific warrant to search a vehicle for drugs available …

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Where a specific power exists, that power ought be preferred. But where a specific power exists, that doesn't (without more) invalidate the existence of a more general power.G A, MM & P J v The Queen provides a simple demonstration of the principle. There is a specific warrant to search a vehicle for drugs available …

Continue reading GA, MM & PJ v The Queen [2012] VSCA 44: Acting without warrant