Legal Question in Traffic Law in Nevada

In Las Vegas, Nevada, can a police officer demand id when you have done nothing wrong?


Asked on 12/02/10, 12:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Anthony Wright The Wright Law Offices, PC

Yes. And can arrest you if you do not show it. It is a US Supreme Court case arising out of Nevada, see Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial District Court:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiibel_v._Sixth_Judicial_District_Court_of_Nevada

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Answered on 1/09/11, 9:29 pm


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