A law enforcement officer's perceptions that a crime is being committed in his or her presence clearly provide _____ to arrest the person committing the crime.

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The law enforcement officer's perception of a crime being committed provides probable cause to arrest the person committing the crime. Probable cause is a higher standard than reasonable suspicion (option B) and absolute suspicion (option A) does not exist in legal terminology. Option C (absolute cause) is not a valid legal term.

A Law Enforcement Officer's Perceptions That a Crime Is Being