Reasonableness And Probable Cause

Probable cause is reasonable grounds for making an arrest or a seizure. The Supreme Court has related probable cause to the concept of reasonableness. Reasonable suspicion is the level of evidence that a police officer needs in order to justify the detention of an individual who is suspected of engaging in criminal activity. Reasonable suspicion is looser than probable cause but is more than just a guess or hunch. Probable cause is a belief supported by facts and circumstances that a crime has been, is being, or will be committed

The fourth amendment states that people have the right to be free from unreasonable seizures and searches. Therefore, probable cause must be issued for a police officer to demand a search warrant. Reasonable suspicion