To secure the issuance of a warrant,an affidavit must be filed before a magistrate,showing _______for arrest of the accused.

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In order to obtain a warrant, the affidavit must show probable cause for the arrest of the accused. This means that there must be enough evidence to convince a reasonable person that it is more likely than not that the individual committed the crime in question. The other answer choices (a, b, and d) do not accurately reflect the level of proof required to obtain a warrant.

To Secure the Issuance of a Warrant,an Affidavit Must Be