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 interviews with a DCS caseworker, children living in the couple's home described being spanked with a piece of water hose and a belt, according to the probable cause.
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Tony Cook, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
The state charged Prezzato and the others in October 2024 after County Prosecutor Peter Lucido declined to prosecute, with Lucido indicating that a review of the evidence concluded probable cause did not exist to believe a crime occurred.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The girl was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead, according to the probable cause statement.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
The administration had highlighted several arrests for carrying weapons and assaulting federal agents – but the judge responded that federal grand juries had refused to indict at least three of those arrested, indicating a lack of probable cause.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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Tony Cook, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
The state charged Prezzato and the others in October 2024 after County Prosecutor Peter Lucido declined to prosecute, with Lucido indicating that a review of the evidence concluded probable cause did not exist to believe a crime occurred.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The girl was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead, according to the probable cause statement.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
The administration had highlighted several arrests for carrying weapons and assaulting federal agents – but the judge responded that federal grand juries had refused to indict at least three of those arrested, indicating a lack of probable cause.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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