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 the affidavit of probable cause, the woman was seen on surveillance footage on July 22 getting out of her vehicle.
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Appearance alone was used to warrant probable cause.
—David Alvarado, Time, 15 Dec. 2025
According to the probable cause statement filed with the charges, Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Agents are also allowed to search your vehicle or belongings at official border crossings or checkpoints, even without probable cause, but more invasive searches require stronger justification.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Appearance alone was used to warrant probable cause.
—David Alvarado, Time, 15 Dec. 2025
According to the probable cause statement filed with the charges, Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Agents are also allowed to search your vehicle or belongings at official border crossings or checkpoints, even without probable cause, but more invasive searches require stronger justification.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for probable cause
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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