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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Gaff was in the database for the violent rapes of two teenage sisters in their Everett, Washington, home, just under three months after Weaver’s murder, according to the probable cause affidavit.
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Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
In total, English-Wheat made approximately $130,000 by concealing Prindle's death, according to the probable cause statement.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Records show Amo is due back in court on May 15 for a probable cause conference, followed by a preliminary examination on May 22.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The alleged misconduct came to light in late 2022 after a motorist said police had pulled him over and searched his vehicle without consent or probable cause.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
In total, English-Wheat made approximately $130,000 by concealing Prindle's death, according to the probable cause statement.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Records show Amo is due back in court on May 15 for a probable cause conference, followed by a preliminary examination on May 22.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The alleged misconduct came to light in late 2022 after a motorist said police had pulled him over and searched his vehicle without consent or probable cause.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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