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Probable cause is the level of evidence held by a rational and objective observer necessary to justify logically accusing a specific suspect of a particular crime based upon reliable objective facts. It is more than mere suspicion but sometiomes less than the amount of evidence required for conviction.
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∙ 15y agoProbable Cause is "a reasonable belief that a person has committed a crime."
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What is required for an arrest warrant?
probable cause
What level of belief that allows the police to make an arrest?
The police officer has to have probable cause to believe a particular person commited the crime in question. In court, probable cause is NOT enough to convict you of the same crime.
When is probable cause not required?
When no arrest is contemplated.
A confirmed NCIC hit may be probable cause for arrest.?
An unconfirmed NCIC Wanted Person File Hit can constitute probable cause to make an arrest.
Can immigration arrest on store parking lots?
If they have probable cause to do so, yes. With probable cause, or an arrest warrant, law enforcement may make an arrest at any location, private or public.
What are the legal basis for arrest?
A police officer must have probable cause in order to arrest someone. They can arrest a person if they see a crime taking place or if an arrest warrant has been issued.
Most juridictions allow arrest for a felony without a warrant as long as probable cause is established?
Most juridictions allow arrest for a felony without a warrant as long as probable cause for the arrest can be articulated.
For an arrest to be lawful police must have either a warrant or what?
have probable cause to believe that a crime is being committed.
Police may arrest a person accused of a crime if they have what?
I think "probable cause" is the legal term.
Define and describe probable cause?
Probable cause refers to the standard by which a police officer has the right to make an arrest, conduct a personal or property search, or to obtain a warrant for arrest. It is also used to refer to the standard to which a grand jury believes that a crime has been committed.Added: Probable cause is the standard used in justifying certain police actions. For example, police need to have probable cause to believe evidence of a crime exists when making an arrest or in requesting a search warrant.Probable Cause is more than mere suspicion but less than the amount of evidence required for conviction.For example: A police officer may use "probable cause" to arrest someone for attempted theft when he finds someone trespassing on private property late at night wearing a stocking mask. Using this probable cause as justification for stopping the subject and, searching them, they find them in possession of burglary tools, thereby justifying the probable cause forcible stop.
How was probable cause established?
Probable cause is typically established when there is enough evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed or is about to be committed. This evidence can come from witness statements, physical evidence, surveillance, or other investigative techniques. Probable cause is required by law before a search or arrest can be conducted.
How are warrant arrest and probable cause arrest alike and different?
A arrest warrant is an order by a judge, to the police, to bring a person before the court to answer for criminal charges. Arrest warrants (with some exceptions, such as Ramey warrants in California) are only issued after the judge has reviewed a probable cause affidavit that describes the probable cause for the arrest and agrees that the arrest is reasonable. In a probable cause arrest, also known as an "on view" arrest, the arresting officer makes the decision to arrest the person on the spot. The decision will later be reviewed by the officer's supervisor(s) and by the prosecutors office before criminal charges are actually filed and the defendant is arraigned.
