Question

What is the difference between probable cause and reasonable suspicion?(1 point)
Responses

With probable cause, there is actual knowledge that a crime has been committed; with reasonable suspicion, there is not actual knowledge.
With probable cause, there is actual knowledge that a crime has been committed; with reasonable suspicion, there is not actual knowledge.

A search warrant can only be issued with reasonable suspicion.
A search warrant can only be issued with reasonable suspicion.

Reasonable suspicion is actual knowledge that a crime has been committed, and probable cause means that a crime has probably been committed.
Reasonable suspicion is actual knowledge that a crime has been committed, and probable cause means that a crime has probably been committed.

Probable cause is the level of evidence schools need, but police need to have reasonable suspicion.
Probable cause is the level of evidence schools need, but police need to have reasonable suspicion.
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Answer 1

None of the choices are correct.

Correct distinction (concise):
- Reasonable suspicion: a lower standard — specific, articulable facts that criminal activity may be afoot; justifies brief stops and limited searches (e.g., stop-and-frisk, school searches).
- Probable cause: a higher standard — facts and circumstances making it more likely than not that a crime occurred or evidence will be found; required for arrests and search warrants.

(Also: school officials generally need reasonable suspicion to search students; police need probable cause for arrests and warrants.)