Joshua v. State

EMAS, K., Associate Judge.1

INTRODUCTION

Robert Joshua (“Joshua”) appeals his convictions and sentences for trafficking in methamphetamine (Count I) and trafficking in methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Count II). The State of Florida cross-appeals the trial court’s jury instruction on the defense of entrapment. For the reasons that follow, we reverse the conviction and sentence on Count I, and remand for a new trial on that count, with further directions that the trial court conduct a proper in camera hearing on Joshua’s motion to compel disclosure of the identity of the confidential informant. We…