Legal Question in Constitutional Law in New York
Identification to Police
When is a person required to identify himself to a police officer. Situation is on public sidewalk in moderate crime area, but not incident to a arrest?
Asked on 5/22/04, 10:46 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb
Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb
Re: Identification to Police
This is an open question that is currently being reviewed before the Supreme Court. I should be able to provide you with a more accurate answer in about 6 months.
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Answered on 5/24/04, 10:05 am