Are you required to provide your ID to a police officer if he asked you for it?
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Are you required to provide your ID to a police officer if he asked you for it?
Asked on December 7, 2013 under Criminal Law, South Carolina
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Yes, under the laws of all states in this country if a police officer requests the production of one's identity it must be produced if it is on the person. Failure to do so can result in one's arrest if the identity papers are present.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Yes, under the laws of all states in this country if a police officer requests the production of one's identity it must be produced if it is on the person. Failure to do so can result in one's arrest if the identity papers are present.
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