A law enforcement officer may only search for and seize criminal evidence with _______________________,
which are facts or circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been committed
or is about to be committed, evidence of the specific crime exists and the evidence of the specific crime exists
at the place to be searched.
A.
Mere Suspicion
B.
A preponderance of the evidence
C.
Probable cause
D.
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Probable cause: sufficient reason based upon known facts to believe a crime has been committed or that certain property is connected with a crime.
Probable cause must exist for a law enforcement officer to make an arrest without a warrant, search without a warrant, or seize property in the belief the items were evidence of a crime.
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