People v. Alvarez

Opinion

ASHBY, J.

Defendant was charged in two counts with possession of heroin and possession of marijuana. (Health & Saf. Code, §§ 11350, 11357.) The trial court dismissed all charges upon the People’s refusal to disclose the name of the confidential informant, and the People appeal. (Pen. Code, § 1238, subd. (a)(8).)

The evidence in this case was seized pursuant to a warrant authorizing the search of apartment 1 at 1027 North Ardmore in Los Angeles and the person of a male Mexican “Felon,” 5 feet 8 inches, 145 pounds, 50-55 years of age, with goatee, mustache, and numerous tattoos on the…