State v. Matos

The State appeals from an order dismissing an information. For the following reasons, we reverse.

Israel Matos and a codefendant were charged with trafficking in cocaine. Ma-tos’ counsel subpoenaed the confidential informant for a deposition, scheduled to take place at the State Attorney’s office. The informant appeared as scheduled, but requested the presence of a State Attorney. The prosecutors handling the Matos case were in the middle of a trial and sought to have the deposition rescheduled. The State Attorney’s office contacted the Public Defender’s office, which represented Matos’…