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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According to a probable cause statement, Wilhoite left his vehicle unattended.
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Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
At the start of the operation, Sheriff Robert Hardwick emphasized the necessity for officers to have probable cause prior to conducting traffic stops.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Zepeda stresses again that probable cause cannot be solely based on appearance.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025
Authorities said about 35 of the patient’s prescribed Oxycodone pills were missing, according to the probable cause.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
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Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
At the start of the operation, Sheriff Robert Hardwick emphasized the necessity for officers to have probable cause prior to conducting traffic stops.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Zepeda stresses again that probable cause cannot be solely based on appearance.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025
Authorities said about 35 of the patient’s prescribed Oxycodone pills were missing, according to the probable cause.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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