State v. Degruy

11JONES, Judge,

dissenting.

The defense argued in support of the motion to disclose this was a case of mistaken identity. The defense seeks the production of the informant so the informant can state the “Larry” from whom he purchased cocaine was not the defendant (and presumably was Larry Turner). The defense further argued the defendant’s explanation for why he admitted the drugs belonged to him, seeking to protect his girlfriend, will be far more credible if it is revealed another person was selling cocaine from the apartment.

The State in its writ application argues there is no need to…