Which of the following statements is true of the burden of probable cause?

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Probable cause is a standard in the legal system that requires more than mere suspicion to justify law enforcement actions such as arrests and searches. It means that there must be a reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed or that evidence of a crime can be found in the place to be searched. This standard is higher than mere suspicion, which is why option B is correct. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because probable cause can indeed be established based on reliable information from an informant, does not prohibit the use of affidavits in seeking search warrants (in fact, affidavits are commonly used to demonstrate probable cause to a judge), and does not require police officers to obtain a warrant for consent searches, as consent searches are based on the consent of the individual and not on a warrant.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Burden