People v. Korte

This appeal was taken by the district attorney of Pueblo County from an order requiring disclosure of the identity of a confidential informant in a narcotics case. The prosecution’s failure to comply with the order of disclosure resulted in the dismissal of the charges against the defendants.

Charles Korte and Patricia Korte, were charged with possession of a dangerous drug, possession with intent to dispense a dangerous drug, and conspiracy. Prior to trial, the defendants filed a motion to compel disclosure of the identity of a confidential informant. The police asserted that the informant…