Bob is pulled over for a motor vehicle violation. During the course of the motor vehicle stop the officer determines that Bob had been drinking. He is arrested for DWI. Secondary to the arrest, the officer searches Bob and finds a significant amount heroin on Bob’s person. Bob is additionally charged with possession and distribution of heroin. What is the requisite level of proof to convict Bob on the charges of possession and distribution of heroin?
Answer : probable cause or “reasonable grounds to believe”
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