Probable cause to arrest may exist even though there may be some room for doubt as to the person's guilt.

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Probable cause to arrest exists when the facts and circumstances within the officers' knowledge, and of which they have reasonably trustworthy information, are sufficient in themselves to warrant a person of reasonable caution in the belief that an offense has been or is being committed by the person to be arrested. This does not require absolute certainty or proof beyond a reasonable doubt, thus allowing for some room for doubt regarding the person's guilt.

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