Examples of probable cause in a Sentence
The lawyer argued that there was a lack of probable cause for a search warrant.
The police had probable cause to arrest him.
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There was no probable cause to prosecute Lau, according to the complaint.
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Contradicting ‘evidence’ In a report that’s used to detail probable cause necessary to file criminal charges, an officer said there were witnesses who saw the woman speeding and running a red light, the lawsuit said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2025
Allen has consistently denied the allegations against him and has never been charged with a crime (though a Connecticut prosecutor said there was probable cause for a criminal case).
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 May 2025
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Contradicting ‘evidence’ In a report that’s used to detail probable cause necessary to file criminal charges, an officer said there were witnesses who saw the woman speeding and running a red light, the lawsuit said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2025
Allen has consistently denied the allegations against him and has never been charged with a crime (though a Connecticut prosecutor said there was probable cause for a criminal case).
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 May 2025
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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