Probable cause means that law enforcement has sufficient factual evidence or a reasonable belief, based on the totality of the circumstances, that a crime has took place, has occurred, is occurring, or will occur in the future, or evidence of a crime exists in a specific location. Jack Hyatt can answer your questions.

This justifies an arrest, search, or seizure, arising from the 4th Amendment to prevent unreasonable government intrusion. It's a higher standard than a guess but less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt, requiring officers to articulate specific facts, not just suspicion