Meta Description: Probable Cause Explained Probable cause is the foundational legal standard derived from the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that authorizes law enforcement to conduct a search or make an arrest. It requires a fair probability, based on the totality of the circumstances, that evidence of a crime will be found in a […]
Understanding Your Constitutional Shield This post explains the legal concept of Probable Cause, the foundational standard required for police to conduct a search or obtain a search warrant under the US Constitution’s Fourth Amendment. We break down the definition, the “Totality of the Circumstances” test, and what happens when this standard is violated. The Core
Article Snapshot: Probable Cause for Search Topic: Probable Cause for a Search Keywords: probable cause, Fourth Amendment, search warrant, totality of the circumstances, reasonable suspicion Summary: Probable cause is the fundamental legal standard required by the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution for law enforcement to conduct a search or obtain a search warrant. It