People v. Bufford

In a jury trial, defendant, Maurice Bufford, was convicted of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment. (720 ILCS 570/401 (West 1992).) Defendant contends that his sixth amendment rights to confrontation, to prepare a defense and to a fair trial were violated when the trial court refused to order the State to disclose its confidential informant. We agree. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

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