Do police have to provide their name and badge number?

You DO NOT have to give your name and address unless the officer points out an offence he / she suspects you have committed. However, not providing your details may lead to you being detained for longer.

Do police officers have to tell you their name?

The police must provide the name and place of duty of the officer performing the search. They must also tell you the reason for the search. If you do not comply with the search you may be committing an offence.

Is it illegal for a cop to not tell you their name?

In June 2004, the Supreme Court ruled that a suspect had been lawfully arrested and prosecuted for refusing to give his name during a police stop. For example, Nevada has a statute requiring giving your name to an officer, but California does not.

Can I ask a police officer for identification?

Many states have stop and identify laws. Under these laws, if a police officer reasonably suspects that someone has engaged in criminal activity, the officer can detain that person and ask for identification. A person who refuses to provide identification commits the crime of resisting an officers lawful order.

Can you refuse to answer a question in court?

The judge decides whether or not you have to answer the lawyers questions. If you refuse to answer a question that the judge allows, you can be found in contempt of court and sent to jail for a short time. Most criminal proceedings are open to the public, and your testimony is recorded on the court transcript.

What is the Garrity Law?

Garrity Basics Garrity Rights protect public employees from being compelled to incriminate themselves during investigatory interviews conducted by their employers. For a public employee, the employer is the government itself. When questioned by their employer, they are being questioned by the government.