What is probable cause?

Articulating precisely the definition of “probable cause” or “reasonable cause” is not possible. P.C. is a fluid concept and whether or not you had P.C. to arrest or conduct a search will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. “On many occasions, we have reiterated that the probable-cause standard is a ‘practical, nontechnical conception’ that deals with the factual and practical considerations of everyday life on which reasonable and prudent men, not legal technicians, act.” Remember, evidence found after a search cannot be used retroactively to establish probable cause. It may be tempting to try to cure an unlawful search by telling the prosecutor, “But I found 100 kilos of cocaine! There must have been probable cause!” That’s a great argument, but it is legally flawed. Similarly, just because the evidence sought was not found does not mean that there was no probable cause at the beginning. _____________________ More about Blue to Gold: FREE LEGAL WEBINARS: https://www.bluetogold.com/calendar?category=Webinar UPCOMING IN-PERSON & LIVE ONLINE TRAININGS: https://www.bluetogold.com/calendar ON-DEMAND TRAINING: https://university.bluetogold.com/ BOOKS AND TRAINING MATERIALS: https://www.bluetogold.com/store _____________________ Let’s Connect: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BluetoGoldTraining TWITTER: https://twitter.com/bluetogold INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bluetogold/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluetogold _____________________ Have another question? Submit it here: https://www.bluetogold.com/show _____________________ #BluetoGold #LawEnforcementTraining #PoliceTraining #PoliceInstructor #Training #Legal #LegalAdvice #FourthAmendment #SearchAndSeizure #TrafficStops #ReportWriting #InterviewAndInterrogation #DutytoIntervene #RealworldDeEscalation #K9Searh #Curtilage #Warrant #SearchWarrants #ProbableCause #ReasonableSuspicion #Knowledge #ConsentSearches