Judge: I am dismissing the charges of inducing panic. The lawful carry of a firearm, in and of itself, cannot be seen as inducing panic. It is a right. However, I am going to let the charge related to your refusal to identify yourself to stand. Even though there was zero evidence to support the underlying charge, I find that the officer, based on the 911 call, had reasonable suspicion that you were committing a crime, had lawfully detained you, and had lawfully demanded that you identify yourself. You refused that lawful demand, and the jury will determine whether you are guilty of that crime as a result of your choice.
Defendant: But, Your Honor, the officer wouldn't tell me the basis for the detention!
Judge: He is not required to do so. All he needs to do is to detain you. We can and should settle the question of the legality of the detention later. In this case, I find the detention to be lawful. And it is MY call, not yours nor the officer's.
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