People v. Hardeman

Opinion

STEPHENS, J.

Respondent was charged with constructive possession of phenycyclidine (PCP) (Health & Saf. Code, § 11378.5).The charge was based upon the discovery of a quantity of PCP upon premises occupied by the defendant. The discovery occurred during a police search conducted pursuant to a warrant issued on the basis of information supplied by a police informant. This appeal by the People stems from an order by the trial court dismissing the charge following the People’s refusal to disclose the identity of the informant. The court based its decision on information and evidence heard…