ralewis wrote:So.... in this scenario. The LEO asks for your ID when you are walking around (not obviously drunk, but probably not ok to drive), runs it, and says "i see you have a CHL. Are you carrying? " to which you say "I am not, but I have it in the car (clearly,volunteering that you have it in the car may be a mistake). We've decided to cab it home though tonight."
We can imagine all kinds of scenarios where you create problems for yourself and then ask for advice to solve them, but I think it's easier to not create the problems in the first place. In the situation you described, you're not required to show your ID. You're not even required to carry it.