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2007-11-05 04:12:32 · 7 answers · asked by paaz81 2 in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

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Reasonable belief an illegal act is taking place.

2007-11-05 04:16:29 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0 1

As pointed out correctly above, it is a reasonable belief that a crime was been commited, and: the person to be searched or seized is the person who committed the crime; the item or place to be seached contains contraban or evidence.

But that's just part of the story. The modern rule is that probable cause is reached from the "totality of the circumstances" (the Gates test). That means that hearsay can be used, and other evidence that might not be otherwise admissable in court.

2007-11-05 06:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by tallthatsme 4 · 0 0

"Probable Cause" can be, and is , a touchy issue.
It can mean --You"re guilty of something ---because of a variety of causes.
There is much room for defining this "tool" used by law enforcement officers -- which in turn can lead to abuse,and mis-understandings.
Probable Cause ,and Road Checks,along with other "new laws", have over the years, diminished the true freedoms Americans once enjoyed -- but no longer.
Arguments can be presented on both sides of this issue -- pro and con -- but it seems like the "chain" keeps getting shorter and shorter around my neck.
And to all --- Have a nice day.
+++Spock+++

2007-11-05 05:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by Spock 5 · 0 0

Probable Cause means that if a police officer has reasonable suspicion of a crime taking place, they can search private property or make an arrest without a warrant. For example, if a cop pulls you over and smells what he thinks is marijuana, he has Probable Cause and can search your vehicle even without a warrant.

2007-11-05 04:17:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Reasonable grounds for belief that an accused person may be subject to arrest or the issuance of a warrant.

2007-11-05 04:16:26 · answer #5 · answered by thor_torkenson 5 · 0 1

ie.

You smell like beer when i pulled u over, now i have probable cause to give you a DUI test

i smell weed when i pulled u over, now i have probably cause to search the vehicle.

probable cause is b/s

2007-11-05 04:16:52 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Seymour Cake 3 · 1 2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probable_cause

Basically, an officer has to rightfully believe that a crime is or has been committed

2007-11-05 04:16:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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