@ Robert Carnegie
Show me were in America some has been prosecuted for growing their lawn higher than the HOA allows . They can sue you civilly , but no criminal prosecution.
As for why the cop zapped the guy,drunk guy didnt comply with orders .
Now for not showing ID. You folks are right. In that state he is not required to show ID, but since a crime was being committed the police have a right to ID you . If they can not they can hold you till such time as they can ID you .