(1) For apprehension, a reasonable grounds for believing that an offense has been committed and that the person apprehended committed it; (2) for pretrial restraint, reasonable grounds for believing that an offense was committed by the person being restrained; and (3) for search, a reasonable grounds for believing that items connected with criminal activity are located in the place or on the person to be searched.
Fourth Amendment limit on the conditions under which a federal judge may issue a search warrant.
Reasonable belief that a crime was committed and that the named person committed the crime.
A good reason for believing that a charge or fact is true.
Minimum amount of quality of information a judge must have before he will sign a search warrant allowing the police to conduct a search or arrest a suspect. Also, the minimal amount of information a police officer needs to have prior to arresting a suspect.
A reasonable belief that a person has committed a crime.
A judicial determination that there is sufficient evidence for the case to proceed to trial.
Cause (for an action such as searching a home) that has a reasonable basis.
The finding necessary in order to return an indictment against a person accused of a federal crime. A finding of probable cause is proper only when the evidence presented to the grand jury, without any explanation being offered by the accused, persuades 12 or more grand jurors that a federal crime has probably been committed by the person accused.
(law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure; "a magistrate determined that there was probable cause to search the house"
the legal standard defining the amount of evidence or information needed to justify a search or an arrest. The Fourth Amendment requires that arrests and searches made by law enforcement officers be justified by probable cause. An arresting officer has probable cause for an arrest only if there is enough reliable information or evidence to support the officer's reasonable belief that a crime has been committed and that the defendant committed it.
Legal term referring to a police officers reasonable belief that someone has committed a crime.
Reasonable belief that the matter is true. More likely than not that the person is responsible for the crime.
the degree of proof needed to arrest and begin prosecution against a person suspected of committing a crime; the evidence must be such that a reasonable person would believe that this specific crime was committed and that it is probable that the person being accused committed it.
The burden of proof necessary to make an arrest. A set of facts or circumstances which would cause a reasonably intelligent and prudent person to believe that a crime had been committed and that a particular person committed the crime. Probable cause may also refer to the standard of proof required at a preliminary hearing to bind the defendant over to district court. For probable cause, the information must show that a crime was committed and that the defendant is the one who likely committed it.
Evidence that an independent, cautious person would have good reason to believe.
A determination by a magistrate, district court judge or grand jury a crime was probably committed and the person named in the charge probably committed the crime. Probable cause must be found before an arrest warrant or search warrant may be issued, before a judge may allow a trial to continue after the defendant is presented to the court and before a grand jury may order a defendant to stand trial.
A set of facts or circumstances which would indicate to a reasonable person that an offense was committed by a particular individual.
The amount of proof needed by police, prosecutors, and the judge to believe that a crime was committed and that the person accused committed the crime.
a reasonable belief that a crime has been committed by the defendant. There only needs to be a 50% chance that the defendant committed the crime. This probable cause is determined at the preliminary hearing.
a determination made by the Judge as to the likelihood that the juvenile committed the crime.
A reasonable belief which supports that a defendant did actually commit the crime.
Specific articulated facts that would lead a reasonable and prudent person of ordinary caution to believe that a crime has been commit-ted and that the defendant may be the responsible party. The finding of probable cause may be based in whole or in part upon the sworn testimony of a law enforcement officer relating the statements of declarants made out of court offered for the truth of the matter asserted.
A reasonable ground for suspicion, supported by circumstances sufficiently strong to warrant a cautious person to believe that an accused person is guilty of the offense which he/she is charged.
A reasonable ground (foundation) for assuming that a charge or fact is well-founded.
A strong belief, based on facts, that a crime has been committed, that a particular person has committed the crime, and that evidence related to the crime exists.
reasonable grounds for presuming guilt in someone charged with a crime. Lack of probable cause to believe that a crime had been committed may be asserted as grounds for suppression of all ensuing observations and evidence.
A reasonable belief that a crime has or is being committed; the basis for all lawful searches, seizures, and arrests.
reasonable belief that is grounded in facts
Sufficient legal reasons for allowing search and seizure or arrest of a person.
A reasonable ground for supposing that an allegation is true; more evidence for than against.
A reasonable belief that a crime was committed and the person accused of the crime was responsible. A probable cause hearing is held in felony matters.
Reasonable cause; having more evidence for than against.
A determinant of legality of a search, detention, or arrest; a state of facts that would lead a man of ordinary care and prudence to believe and conscientiously entertain an honest and strong suspicion that a person is guilty of a crime.
the amount of proof needed to determine that a crime occurred and the defendant committed the crime in order to proceed with prosecution in felony offenses.
Sufficient reason based upon known facts to believe a crime has been committed, or that certain property is connected with a crime. Probable cause means there is more evidence for than against. Probable cause must exist for a law enforcement officer to make an arrest without a warrant, search without a warrant, or seize property in the belief the items were evidence of a crime.
A reasonable belief that a crime has or is being committed. Having probable cause is required for all lawful searches, seizures, and arrests.
The amount and quality of information police must have before they can arrest or search without a warrant or that a judge must have before she will sign a search warrant allowing the police to conduct a search or arrest a suspect. Reliable information must show that it's more likely than not that a crime has occurred and the suspect is involved.
The amount of proof needed by the police, the prosecutors, and the judge to believe that a crime was committed and that the accused committed it.
Reasonable belief that an individual has committed a crime.
Reasonable cause; there is more evidence for than against.
A set of facts and circumstances which would induce a reasonably intelligent and prudent person to believe that which has been presented
In criminal law, probable cause is a constitutionally prescribed standard of proof—a requirement of a reasonable ground to suspect that a person is committing or has committed a crime, or there is a fair probability that evidence of a crime would be found in a certain location that is the subject of a search warrant. In torts, probable cause means a reasonable belief in the existence of certain facts on which a claim is based.
In United States criminal law, probable cause refers to the standard by which a police officer may make an arrest, conduct a personal or property search or obtain a warrant. It is also used to refer to the standard to which a grand jury believes that a crime has been committed.