State v. Billings

DUGAN, J.1

¶1 The State appeals from the trial court's order that required that the State disclose the identity of a confidential informant (CI) to Robert Billings and the dismissal of the case.

¶2 The CI in question provided information that the State relied upon in its application for a search warrant for Billings' residence. While executing the search warrant, the police seized cocaine and Billings was subsequently charged with the possession of the cocaine.

¶3 On appeal, the State contends that the trial court erred in ordering the disclosure of the CI's identity. Specifically, it contends…