Court of Appeals of Washington· 12/10/1984

State v. O'CONNOR

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692 P.2d 208
39 Wash. App. 113

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holding that arrested informants C are reliable especially if they believe telling the truth will be in their interest
suggesting that naming the informant entitles assertions to greater weight, as does the fact that admissions were made in post-arrest situation in which informant will risk disfavor with the prosecution if lies are told
stating that Aguilar/Spinelli strictures were aimed primarily at unnamed informants
“[T]he amount and kind of detailed information given by an informant may also enhance his reliability.”
amount and detail of information provided enhanced credibility of named informant who was under arrest at the time of the statement and made statements against penal interest.
amount and detail of information provided enhanced credibility of named informant who was under arrest at the time of the statement and made statements against penal interest

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