Lucero v. State

Juan Carlos Lucero appeals from a final judgment of conviction for attempted trafficking and conspiracy to traffic in cocaine. For the following reason, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

Before trial, Lucero moved for disclosure of the confidential informant used by police in this case. The trial court concluded that Lucero was entitled to an in-camera hearing on the issue of whether the confidential informant should be produced. After the hearing, the trial court denied Lucero’s motion to disclose. However, on appeal, we cannot properly determine the relevant facts forming the basis of…