The probable cause needed to detain and the probable cause needed to go to trial require the same amount of proof.

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Probable cause for detention is a lower standard of proof, requiring enough evidence to believe the person committed the crime, whereas going to trial requires sufficient evidence to convince a jury of the person's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, a much higher standard.

The Probable Cause Needed to Detain and the Probable Cause