State v. Grounds

HAYS, Justice.

We accepted jurisdiction of this petition for special action to decide whether the trial judge abused his discretion in ordering the state to reveal an informant’s name and address to defense counsel. Ariz.Const. art. 6, § 5(4); 17A A.R.S. Rules of Procedure for Special Actions, rule 3(c). Answering in the affirmative, this case is remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

The real party in interest herein, Linda Sue Budwit, has been charged with three counts of sale of a narcotic drug (cocaine), valued at not less than $250. In order to substantiate an entrapment…