James I have to ask how showing your ID would get you mixed up with him? And how would that land you in jail for anything?
Does he have the same DOB as you? Same address, height weight, race? If not then producing an ID with YOUR info on it would make it clear you aren't him.
Also IDs usually have a number on them, whether they are a LTC CCW CHL DL etc. Depending on what ID all they have to do is enter that number and ta da either your active and good or your not.
Not saying you SHOULD HAVE to show id. I'm merely addressing your assertion that showing ID puts you at risk of misidentification.
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Maybe MA has a photo along with identifiable info readily available to a officer on foot. Missouri does not. If I am not engaged in a licensed activity a request for a ID check by a cop will be respectfully denied. Any further attempts by the cop to encourage my acquiescence will be viewed in a very negative light.
Cop: Excuse me Sir, we are looking for a person who resembles you, can I see some ID?
Me: Why would you be looking for a person who looks like me?
Cop: We think he did 'X'.
Me: Where did this person who looks like me do 'X'?
Cop: Over at such-and-such.
Me: When?
Cop: Then.
Me: Nope, not me. Sorry I could not be of any assistance, have a good day officer and be safe.
Cop:
I need to see your ID to confirm that you are not him.
Me:
Uh, do you have this persons name?
Cop:
No.
Me:
Then my ID will not provide any further illumination.
Cop: But we need to rule you out as a person of interest.
Me: Well, go and get that fellas name then I'll be more than happy to provide you my name.
Cop: Sir, I need for you to show me your ID.
Me: Respectfully, I must decline.
Cop: (this is where his Spidey Sense should be going off big time.
Me: Well, here comes the ride.