Legal Opinion
State v. Vargas
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided July 3, 1990No. 9694-7-IIIPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Munson, C.J. —
On August 23, 1988, Antonio B. Vargas was charged by information with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance, cocaine. RCW 69.50.401(a)(l)(i). The charges were dismissed after the State refused to identify the confidential informant who participated in the controlled buy. The State appeals, contending the dismissal was error because Mr. Vargas did not present sufficient evidence of the need for an in camera hearing and disclosure of identity. We vacate the order and remand for trial.
On August 19, 1988, a confidential informant accompanied police undercover detective…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- People v. GogginsNew York Court of Appeals · 1974
- State v. CasalWashington Supreme Court · 1985
- State v. HarrisWashington Supreme Court · 1978
- State v. ThetfordWashington Supreme Court · 1987
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