People v. C.S.A.

Opinion

BANKE, J.

—This case requires us to decide whether criminal proceedings can be dismissed on the basis of a “cooperation” agreement between a defendant and local police department, not authorized by the district attorney. The trial court found law enforcement officers promised defendant a new felony charge and related probation violations would be dismissed if he worked with and provided information to the officers. The court further found defendant did both. On the basis of these findings, the trial court “enforced” the cooperation agreement and dismissed the felony charge and related…