: a reasonable ground for supposing that a charge is well-founded
Example Sentences
The lawyer argued that there was a lack of probable cause for a search warrant. The police had probable cause to arrest him.
Recent Examples on the WebWhat stands out to you in the search warrant? NAWADAY: First off, the huge big powder keg in this is the fact that the judge found probable cause to believe that there was a violation of the Espionage Act.ABC News, 15 Aug. 2022 Following an investigation that included taking statements and reviewing surveillance videos, police found probable cause to charge Miller. Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2022 As of Wednesday afternoon, he was being held in the Jefferson County jail without bail after District Judge Kim Bridgforth on Aug. 5 found probable cause to hold him. I.c. Murrell, Arkansas Online, 10 Aug. 2022 Vermont State Police found probable cause to charge the actor with felony burglary into an unoccupied dwelling in the town of Stamford, according to a news release from police. Amy Simonson, CNN, 9 Aug. 2022 After collecting statements and looking at surveillance videos, police found probable cause to charge Miller with felony burglary into an unoccupied dwelling. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 In juvenile court, Leiner still found probable cause to allow the case to go forward, even without the confession. Matthew Barakat, ajc, 5 Aug. 2022 Trafford granted the prosecution’s request, and found probable cause for Weems’ criminal charges. Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2022 In July 2021, Yamahiro found probable cause that Mensah committed homicide by the negligent handling of a dangerous weapon in the shooting. Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 31 May 2022 See More