Blanco v. State

Joaquin Blanco appeals from his conviction for trafficking in amphetamine, alleging several errors in his jury trial. Because we find that the errors complained of were waived or harmless, we affirm.

Blanco was arrested and charged with trafficking when he sold crystal methamphetamine to an undercover police officer. Blanco claimed he was induced into making the sale by Jesus Felizzula, a State confidential informant who Blanco met at an HIV facility. Prior to trial, the State moved to exclude any reference to Blanco’s HIV condition or the details of Felizzula’s agreement with the State. The…