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For the "probable cause" that a criminal event has, or is about to occur, and by serving the warrant (search or arrest) the crime can be solved or prevented.
Probable Cause (partial definition): " . . is more than mere suspicion but less than the amount of evidence required for conviction."
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Why should warrants specify in advance all of the evidence there is probable cause to seize?
Because, without probable cause, any evidence found is inadmissible. You can't go in looking for a gun, for instance, and find a knife, and subsequently use that to convict.
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 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.
What can officers do with Probable Cause?
Search you, your car, your house etc
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.
