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Yes in the USA as long as:
- Received from a believable reliable source
- A reasonable person would be convinced it is true.
This is a much lower standard than to gain a conviction.
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When can hearsay be used to establish probable cause for a search warrant?
When it is corroborating or corroborated.
What is the probable cause of cicatrices on the skin?
These are the result of wounds. Please see the wikipedia article for more information.
How do you use probable cause in a sentence?
Lightening was the probable cause of the power shutdown. It is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate. I think lightening is the cause of the bad power .
What is the significance of probable cause?
"Probable Cause" is the foundatiion on which all arrests are based. It is a reasonable belief that a person has committed a crime. The test for whether probable cause exists for the purpose of an arrest is whether facts and circumstances within the officer's knowledge are sufficient to warrant a prudent person to believe a suspect has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime. See: http://www.lectlaw.com/def2/p089.htm
What if a cop makes up a probable cause to pull you over how can you prove that he had no probable cause?
Difficult and expensive to prove lack of probable cause. Probable cause can be anything from suspicious activity in the vehicle to weaving while driving or failure to signal. I am sure you could find a lawyer who would try but I am also sure the judge would eventually find for probable cause in the end.
When can hearsay be used to establish probable cause for a search warrant?
When it is corroborating or corroborated.
Is it true that information given to establish probable cause should be given under oath?
Yes, in order to be able to arrest someone with probable cause that said probable cause must be done under oath or affirmation.
Can police arrest you if they hear a rumor about you?
No, not based solely on rumor or hearsay. However, if they look into the information contained in the rumor to determine the truthfulness of it, it is possible that their investigation might disclose sufficient probable cause to arrest you for an offense. Quite often these "rumors" turn out to be what is known as "leads."
When robbers get arrested where do they go to get judged to go to jail or not?
Individuals are arrested based on the existence of probable cause. If there is enough evidence to show probable cause, the individual will be arrested by the police and taken to jail.
Is hearsay probable cause for a traffic stop?
Yes. For example if you are driving and suspect a drunk driver you can call 911 on your cell phone and they can pull the car over based on that phone call. If needed they can even pull the 911 caller into court to verify that there was a suspicion of drunk or impaired driving (although this doesn't happen often)
Is smell probable cause for a cop to search you?
Liar! That's reasonable suspicion not Probable Cause...PC are based on factual evidence to believe that theirs weed. Your senses can pick up anything
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.
How many days after probable cause has been found does a complaint become public information?
15 days
What is the probable cause of the cicatrices on the skin?
These are the result of wounds. Please see the wikipedia article for more information.
What is the probable cause of cicatrices on the skin?
These are the result of wounds. Please see the wikipedia article for more information.
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.
