Probable cause

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003932",
  "term": "Probable cause",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A reasonable belief, supported by facts and circumstances, that a crime has been committed or that evidence of a crime exists in a particular location. This standard is required for law enforcement to make arrests, conduct searches, or obtain warrants. It is a higher standard than reasonable suspicion but lower than proof beyond a reasonable doubt.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/probable-cause/"
}