No, the police cannot ask for ID unless they have a reason, which they clearly had in this case.
Not liking it, doesn’t change it or make it go away.
The police have to respond to calls and investigate them, even if they turn out to be from a nut. There’s nothing the police can do about that.
But the further developments in the case make this discussion moot, so you have a nice day.
Law abiding citizens having a nice dinner is clear probable cause?
You are either mistaken or joking.
um, I wasn’t trying to bust your case, honest.
You are right that they (the PoPo) had a reason; I think the debate here is whether or not their reason rises to the level of ‘legally justified’.
I REALLY don’t know. I know I really don’t like the idea that the ‘state’ can move us to a “papers please” life.
I agree the police have to respond. I just would really like to know what is ‘right’ AND ‘legal.’
and ... I followed your link and didn’t see how the discussion is moot. (was it because the only remaining charges were DTP, meaning the police acknowledged they were in error about demanding ID?)
Lastly, I wish you a nice day as well.
No, the cops don’t get to go around demanding ID from coffee drinkers because some nervous-nellie old lady wants them to.