Briefly define “probable cause” and give an example in which an officer may conclude that probable cause exists.

What will be an ideal response?


Examples should define probable cause as “the existence of more than a suspicion that a person has committed an illegal act.” The example must include a discussion of some circumstances in which a person could reasonably conclude that illegal activity may be occurring. For example, a police officer smelling drugs inside a car.

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