Before Officer Davis can seize anything from Fred,he will need to gather enough information to attain the level of proof of:

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Probable cause is the level of proof required for a police officer to legally seize property or make an arrest. It requires enough evidence to make it likely that a crime has occurred and that the person being searched/arrested was involved in the crime. Reasonable suspicion is a lower level of proof and is not enough to justify a seizure. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is the highest level of proof and is only required for a criminal conviction at trial. Minimum suspicion is not a recognized legal concept.

Before Officer Davis Can Seize Anything from Fred,he Will Need