Question

Ordinarily, to obtain an arrest warrant, a law enforcement agent must demonstrate that there is ________ that a suspect committed or is planning to commit a crime. certainty likely cause probable cause suspected cause information

Answer 1

The correct answer is probable cause.

Probable cause refers to concept that a law enforcement must show that a suspect committed or is planning on committing a crime.

This showing ensures that law enforcement is not abusing their power and authority.