People v. Ruiz

Opinion

SCOTLAND, J.

After denial of his motion to disclose the identity of a confidential informant (Cl) who witnessed the transaction, defendant was convicted of selling methamphetamine. (Health & Saf. Code, § 11379.) On appeal, he contends the trial court erred in denying the motion.

Because the Cl did not testify at the in camera hearing on defendant’s motion to disclose the informant’s identity, we shall reverse the judgment and remand the matter for further in camera proceedings. As we shall explain, the fact the Cl witnessed the alleged methamphetamine transaction does not necessarily…