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 each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Allen has consistently denied the allegations against him and has never been charged with a crime (though a Connecticut prosecutor said there was probable cause for a criminal case).
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
At the preliminary hearing in Osage County, the judge will determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence against Morris to proceed to trial, otherwise known as determining probable cause.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Teare, the district attorney, told CNN charges were not filed until authorities had probable cause.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Allen has consistently denied the allegations against him and has never been charged with a crime (though a Connecticut prosecutor said there was probable cause for a criminal case).
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
At the preliminary hearing in Osage County, the judge will determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence against Morris to proceed to trial, otherwise known as determining probable cause.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Teare, the district attorney, told CNN charges were not filed until authorities had probable cause.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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