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What is the level of evidence necessary to arrest a person

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Probably Cause which would render reasonable belief in guilt

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Police need probably cause to arrest someone or to obtain an arrest warrant from a judge. Probably cause is not just suspicion. There has to be facts or information that would create a reasonable belief that the person may be guilty. The facts or information does not have to prove this beyond a reasonable doubt. Without an arrest warrant from a judge, the police must show that the arrest was immediately necessary.

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