An informant's privilege is not an ______ privilege and must give way when there is a compelling need to protect the rights of the accused.

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An absolute privilege is one that cannot be overcome or set aside under any circumstances. Therefore, informant privilege cannot be an absolute privilege because it can be set aside when there is a compelling need to protect the rights of the accused. Therefore, choices A, B, and C are incorrect.

An Informant's Privilege Is Not an ______ Privilege and Must