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What Is Probable Cause?

The phrase “probable cause” comes from the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which states protects citizens against unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure “but upon probable cause.” It requires a police officer to have a warrant from a judge, or at least the strong belief that a person has committed a crime, before making an arrest.

This means that the police cannot make an arrested based on suspicion—they need factual evidence. The following categories describe what can be considered fact when looking for probable cause:

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