State v. Rankin

Because these two cases involve an identical issue, we consolidate them for the purpose of issuing a single opinion.

An innocent passenger in a motor vehicle that is involved in a traffic stop enjoys undiminished privacy rights despite status as a passenger. Nevertheless, nothing prevents police officers from requesting identification of a passenger under the same circumstances that they can request identification or information from any person they encounter. While police officers may not demand or require identification of innocent citizens, a mere request is not impermissible and will not…