Actually, no, you don’t have to show your ID. only if you’re being charged with something. It’s amazing how many cops don’t know that.
It’s amazing how many FReepers know that!
They think every order the cop gives must be obeyed under pain of torture.
The police are actually very limited in what they can make you do but that is not the way they show it on TV. And way to many people watch too much TV.
“It’s amazing how many cops don’t know that.”
Oh they know alright. But they don’t care. They are God, you belong to them, and they think they have unquestioned authority over you.
Depends on the state. Different states have different laws regarding providing ID.
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>>>Actually, no, you don’t have to show your ID. only if you’re being charged with something. It’s amazing how many cops don’t know that.>>>>
My understanding, after watching hundreds of videos of those guys who go around videoing, it’s suspicion of a crime, not actually charging someone........where ID must be produced. You don’t have to be charged, but there must be suspicion of a crime and then you must produce ID. They may not ulimately charge you....but there must be suspicion required.
They cannot just demand ID without suspicion. That’s the test. AS I understand it.
Oh they know that. But it’s the test the bad ones have for whether or not to crack you open. If you don’t show them ID you’re just another scumbag trying to get away with something.