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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 4:34 pm
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Originally Posted by SgtScott31
I know some states that have a "stop & identify" statute that make it a criminal offense for someone to refuse to identify themselves when they are the subject of a criminal investigation. I'm only assuming he may have refused to show ID also to law enforcement, hence why he was arrested and charged with "concealing identity." We do not have that offense in TN, but those who fail to ID themselves who are being detained for an investigation or arrested can be charged with obstruction under our laws.
You cite the stop and identify law. In the states that have this the minimum compliance is simply stating your name.
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