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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Such a person targeted by Patel would have to prove that the case brought against them had no probable cause related to any kind of crime or civil violation, and the case originally brought by the government ended in favor of the defendant.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
He’s expected back in court on Dec. 26 for a probable cause conference.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
The police department was also cited for making arrests without probable cause.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Again, this is seen through your/his eyes, and is presented without context or probable cause; there’s the sense that this is just one everyday violation among many.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
He’s expected back in court on Dec. 26 for a probable cause conference.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
The police department was also cited for making arrests without probable cause.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Again, this is seen through your/his eyes, and is presented without context or probable cause; there’s the sense that this is just one everyday violation among many.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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