The Fourth Amendment forbids unreasonable searches and seizures and requires the existence of _______________before warrants may be issued or a search or seizure may take place.

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The Fourth Amendment requires "probable cause" for the issuance of warrants or for a search or seizure to be considered reasonable. This standard is higher than reasonable suspicion but does not require the level of certainty implied by reasonable doubt or the preponderance of the evidence standard.

The Fourth Amendment Forbids Unreasonable Searches and Seizures and Requires