State v. Morris

Pope, Judge.

Appellee/defendant Howard T. Morris was indicted by a Floyd County Grand Jury for trafficking in cocaine and other violations of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. The record reveals that defendant did not file any motions prior to trial. On the day of trial, during cross-examination of the arresting officer, the defendant attempted to solicit the name of the informant who gave the police information that led to the arrest of defendant. The officer refused to disclose the identity of the informant. The court dismissed the jury and convened a conference to discuss the matter.…