Southwell, Jr. Witson v. State

OPINION

MICHAEL H. SCHNEIDER, Chief Justice.

Appellant, Witson Southwell, pleaded guilty to the felony offense of possession of more than 2000 pounds of marihuana. The court sentenced him to six years in prison. Appellant (1) moves that the record of an in camera hearing be unsealed and (2) appeals the court’s denial of his motion for the disclosure of a confidential informant. We deny the motion and affirm the conviction.

Background and Procedural History

On December 14, 1999, Houston Police received a tip from an informant that led them to place a warehouse on West Little York Street under…