“They obviously took his fingerprints when he was booked, and they don’t match anything, so why are they still holding him just because he wants to remain off the grid?”
If the man does not identify himself, then just “who” is it that would be charged and prosecuted. I think a trial judge, not willing to have the court record reflect the trial, prosecution and sentencing of “Mr. Who”, would send the man back to jail for contempt of court until he identifies himself.
Nobody, under any state or federal law, is REQUIRED to identify themselves. Black letter 4th Amendment rights.
He has the right to remain silent.
It’s why officers ASK for ID, not order to see some ID.
You can refuse to show it.
If the man does not identify himself, then just “who” is it that would be charged and prosecuted
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Most states can and do prosecute under the name John Doe.
“John Doe” will not suffice?