What action can be taken when a peace officer lawfully arrests a person and requests information about the individual's name, date of birth, and address and the person refuses to give the information or gives false information?

a. No action can be taken because the person has the right to privacy under the U.S. Constitution.
b. The officer can charge the individual with "obstruction of justice" and make a warrantless arrest.
c. The officer can charge the individual with "failure to identify as a witness" and make a warrantless arrest.
d. The officer can issue the person a summons and direct the person to appear before the municipal court within 10 days.


Answer: c. The officer can charge the individual with "failure to identify as a witness" and make a warrantless arrest.

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