?John has just been arrested for robbery. It is his third felony arrest. The court John is brought to is very busy, with dozens of cases awaiting disposition.
John was apprehended with stolen goods. Based on _____, the district attorney decides the evidence is strong enough to uphold an arrest.
A. probable cause
B. arraignment
C. preponderance of the evidence
D. reasonable doubt
E. reasonable suspicion
Answer: A
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