Reasonable grounds to believe the existence of acts warranting certain actions, such as the search and arrest of a person. These can only be done based on known facts and circumstances and not "mere suspicion".

Question

a
Probable cause
b
Beyond a reasonable doubt
c
Reasonable suspicion
d
Preponderance of the evidence

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

a. Probable cause

Probable cause refers to the standard of evidence required to justify certain actions, such as obtaining a search warrant or making an arrest. It is based on known facts and circumstances rather than mere suspicion.