Abstract
The aim of the article is to discuss, in light of new empirical and theoretic arguments, the correctness of a prevalent interpretation of the relevant anti-drugs legislation as regards the material (considerable) quantity within the meaning of the Act on Counteracting Drug Addiction. The aforementioned discussion is preceded by some introductory remarks about the separation of powers which are crucial for the understanding of the faulty practice of applying the discussed provisions. Subsequently, the daily judicature with regard to sentences is described on the basis of statistical data and in the context of the criminal policy as well as the competences of each branch of government. Finally, following a legal analysis, it is demonstrated that although the legal practice is formally contrary to the principle of separation of powers, this contradiction is illusional because only the tools used by the courts to reach the expected results are not acceptable, all while the final effects as such are compatible with the lawmakers’ will.
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