People v. Musgrave

The defendant Musgrave allegedly took part in a sale of methamphetamines to an undercover police agent. He was charged with dispensing dangerous drugs (1971 Perm. Supp., C.R.S. 1963, 48-8-2 and 48-8-10) and with conspiracy to dispense dangerous drugs (1971 Perm. Supp., C.R.S. 1963, 40-2-201). A jury convicted him on both counts. The key issue raised on appeal is whether the trial court erred in denying the defendant’s 'motion for disclosure of the name of the confidential informant who participated in the narcotics transaction. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The drug charges in this…