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In general, "probable cause" means the facts of a given situation would convince a reasonable person that a crime has been, or is being, committed. What sorts of facts or circumstances might make up probable cause?

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Answer: a warrantless search or seizure

Explanation: A probable cause to seize or search property exists when facts and circumstances known to an officer would have lead to a reasonable person to believe that the item is contraband ( banned substance, items ), stolen, or constitutes evidence of a crime. When a search warrant is issued, only items described on the warrant can be searched for.

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