probable cause
Definition
Circumstances and facts which give rise to a reasonable belief that an accused is guilty of a crime. Probable cause is not a proof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, but indicates only that enough grounds exist to arrest the accused and put him or her to trial.
probable cause is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
probable cause appears in the definitions of the following terms: arrest warrant, diagnosis, malicious prosecution and peril
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