State v. Roach

Kenneth Roach appeals from his convictions for multiple drug offenses, arguing the trial court erred (1) by admitting hearsay in violation of the Confrontation Clause and (2) by admitting an in-court identification, which was based on a single photograph lineup, without making a determination as to the reliability of the identification. We affirm.

FACTS

On May 17, 2001, police were involved in a narcotics investigation and went to Roach’s home to execute a search warrant for possession and distribution of crack cocaine. Prior to executing the warrant, a confidential informant, who had prior…