How to Use probable cause in a Sentence

probable cause

noun
  • The lawyer argued that there was a lack of probable cause for a search warrant.
  • The police had probable cause to arrest him.
  • Each judge found probable cause at that time for each of the six charges.
    — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • None of them need probable cause.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • No probable cause, no danger to the agents.
    — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • He was pronounced dead at the scene, the probable cause statement said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Goldstein claimed no probable cause; the suit was dismissed.
    — Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Pohland made a motion to dismiss the charges for lack of probable cause.
    — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Robert Nichols in a probable cause statement.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The judge decided there is probable cause, and the case will move forward.
    — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The case was dismissed for lack of probable cause this past Friday.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Byrd then shot his roommate in the street, the probable cause statement alleges.
    — Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • At one point, per the probable cause affidavit, Crow shoved her out of anger.
    — John MacLauchlan, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
  • In court, Vidal was held without bond and a judge found probable cause for the charges.
    — April 27, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Both teens are due back in court for a probable cause conference on May 4.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Khalel is due back in court on June 4 for a probable cause conference.
    — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 May 2026
  • And that is legally invalid because arrests have to be based on probable cause.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The man is due back in court on Thursday for a probable cause conference.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Wright then reached for what the woman thought was a firearm in the car, according to the probable cause statement.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Dana is due back in court on July 13 for a probable cause hearing.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 6 June 2026
  • All six will return to court May 19 for a probable cause hearing.
    — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Magrath will be back in court on May 27 for a probable cause hearing.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Song is due back in court on March 31 for a probable cause conference.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Allen is due back in court for a probable cause conference on April 23.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Janes will return to court on June 12 for a probable cause hearing.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
  • Williams is back in court for a probable cause conference on March 11.
    — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Seven more shots were fired toward Hawkins, the probable cause statement said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Crawford is due back in court for a probable cause conference on March 9.
    — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The probable cause statement says Springs is the father of a 2-month-old baby.
    — Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • When driving a car and if pulled over for probable cause, showing a driver’s license is required.
    — Shaquille Brewster, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026

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