State v. Diamond

Gregory, Justice:

Appellant William Diamond was convicted of selling heroin and sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment. The main issues on appeal concern the trial judge’s refusal to charge the law of alibi and his refusal to require the State to disclose the identity of the confidential informant. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Phillip Wilkins, an undercover police officer, allegedly purchased heroin from Diamond, after being introduced to Diamond by a confidential informant. Five months later Diamond was arrested. Eleven months after the sale he was tried.

Diamond first argues the trial…