A police officer seeking a search warrant must present to the magistrate:

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To obtain a search warrant, a police officer must present evidence that makes it more likely than not that a crime has been committed and that the place to be searched is connected to the crime. This is known as probable cause. Choices A and B together satisfy this requirement, making E the correct answer. Choices C and D set a higher standard than what is legally required for obtaining a search warrant.

A Police Officer Seeking a Search Warrant Must Present to the Magistrate