Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Does Ny law require a pedestrian to show personal Id to a police officer?


Asked on 2/13/10, 9:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Stuart Austin Austin Law Associates, PC

It depends on the circumstances of the request. If the officer is only asking on a whim then no. However most officers will state they have a reason for the inquiry --which may then require the person to give their name and relevant info

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Answered on 2/19/10, 11:52 am


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