Probable cause must be based on _____.

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Probable cause for a search or arrest must be based on facts that suggest a crime has been, is being, or will be committed. It is a higher standard than reasonable suspicion but does not require proof beyond a reasonable doubt, which is the standard for convicting someone of a crime. The Aguilar/Spinelli test was a guideline established by the Supreme Court for assessing the validity of probable cause based on informant tips, but the question specifically asks what probable cause must be based on, which is fact.

Probable Cause Must Be Based on _____