Garcia v. State

We reverse and remand for a new trial. The appellant was charged and convicted for trafficking in cocaine over 400 grams and conspiracy to traffic in cocaine over 400 grams. Prior to trial, he filed a motion for disclosure of the confidential informant. The trial court ordered an in-camera hearing with the informant. After the hearing, it denied the appellant’s motion for disclosure.

The appellant appealed from the trial court’s order. This court remanded the case for the trial court to prepare an affidavit setting forth who was present, the findings that were made, and the trial court’s…