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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In another probable cause statement, Julian is accused of participating in the discarding of the baton as well.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The probable cause affidavit says investigators uncovered a history of domestic conflict between the couple.
—Gershon Harrell, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Though the probable cause statements describing the charges filed on each of them didn’t name Kayla — references to the victim were redacted — the details of the case matched her disappearance.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
In a statement to CyberGuy, Stefonowicz said the arrest warrant reflected that prosecutors and a judge had found probable cause.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The probable cause affidavit says investigators uncovered a history of domestic conflict between the couple.
—Gershon Harrell, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Though the probable cause statements describing the charges filed on each of them didn’t name Kayla — references to the victim were redacted — the details of the case matched her disappearance.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
In a statement to CyberGuy, Stefonowicz said the arrest warrant reflected that prosecutors and a judge had found probable cause.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for probable cause
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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