The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Johnson Edwards, Appellant

Summary

The Court held that People v. Darden creates a mandatory requirement for an in‑camera examination of a confidential informant when the informant’s testimony is essential to establish probable cause. Accordingly, the trial court’s refusal to hold such a hearing was erroneous, and the case was remanded for a Darden hearing. The decision also clarified that the defendant need not make a threshold showing to obtain the hearing.