Episode 65: I'd Like To See Some "ID"

Crime Time: With Virginia Defense Attorneys

Do you really have to show your ID when police ask you to give it to them? As with many attorney responses, the answer is "it depends." In this episode we welcome a friend and fellow defense attorney Kaveh Noorishad (also known as the "Persian Powerhouse"). We get into a lively discussion while we talk about some local statutes in various counties in Virginia as well as some case law that address this very issue. If you are curious about what you should do when you encounter an officer who is asking for you ID, we are hoping this episode helps explain what Virginia law requires, what we recommend, and the consequences you face if you do not comply with what the law requires.
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