State v. Simmons

MARTIN (Robert M.), Judge.

Prior to his trial, defendant filed a motion requesting that the State be required to furnish the identity of an informant or, in the alternative, that the cases against him be dismissed. The person defendant wanted identified in full was the man called “Pete.” The record shows that, on the day of the trial, his full name was divulged. Defendant’s alternative motion to dismiss was denied by the trial court.

The defendant now assigns as error the trial court’s denial of his motion to disclose the full identity of “Pete” and his motion to dismiss. Citing Roviaro v.…