State v. Davis

GOSHORN, Judge.

The State appeals the order granting Charles Davis and Larry Murphy’s (appel-lees’) motion to dismiss charges of trafficking in cocaine.1 Because the trial court erroneously found appellees’ due process rights were violated, we reverse.

Robert Welky was arrested for trafficking in cocaine by Orlando police officer Thomas Foy. Foy then suggested that Welky enter into a substantial assistance agreement with the police whereby Welky would arrange three trafficking cases, each involving an ounce or more of cocaine. In return, Welky was to receive a recommendation of leniency. Welky…