Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Probable cause may be based on either direct observations or hearsay.
2. An arrest is entered into an individual’s criminal record, regardless of whether charges are filed.
3. An “arrest” by a private person is not an arrest at all but is kidnapping.
4. The U.S. Supreme Court has held that if an officer is experienced enough and is operating in his/her field of expertise, there are times when strong intuition may be sufficient to establish probable cause.
5. Combined with other behavior, such as the suspect appearing nervous, an experienced officer may establish probable cause primarily based on the strong smell of a substance, such as marijuana.


1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True

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