P. v. Walton
Walton was arrested after police conducted a narcotics surveillance of a residence from which illegal drugs were reportedly being sold. Walton was charged by information with possession for sale of cocaine base (Health & Saf. Code, 11351.5) (count 1) and possession of ammunition (Pen. Code, 12316, subd. (b)(1)) (count 2). The information specially alleged Walton had suffered one prior serious or violent felony conviction (robbery) within the meaning of the Three Strikes law (Pen. Code, 667, subds. (b)-(i), 1170.12, subds. (a)-(d)), and he had served three separate prison terms for felonies (Pen. Code, 667.5, subd. (b)). The trial court granted Waltons motion for discovery under Evidence Code sections 1043 and 1045 and Pitchess v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 531 involving the arresting officers, conducted an in camera review, and ordered the disclosure of certain Pitchess material. The judgment is affirmed.
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