Taylor v. State

Pannell, Presiding Judge.

1. "The fact that the informant is a witness is not controlling where such evidence is not necessary to obtain a conviction. United States Ex Rel. Abbot v. Twomey, 460 F2d 400,402 (2). In Roviaro v. United States, 353 U. S. 53, 62 (77 SC 623,11 LE2d 639), it is stated: 'We believe that no fixed rule with respect to disclosure is justifiable. The problem is one that calls for balancing the public interest in protecting the flow of information against the individual’s right to prepare his defense. Whether a proper balance renders nondisclosure erroneous must depend on…