Establishes penalty for withholding identification to hinder apprehension or prosecution.
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This bill establishes a penalty for individuals who intentionally withhold identification from law enforcement officers with the purpose of hindering an investigation, arrest, prosecution, conviction, or punishment. Specifically, it criminalizes refusing to provide valid identification when requested by an officer. The offense can range from a third-degree crime to a disorderly persons offense, depending on the circumstances and the severity of the underlying offense.
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