Probable cause exists when an officer has trustworthy evidence sufficient to make _____________ think it more likely than not that the proposed arrest or search is justified.
“a reasonable person”
In establishing probable cause, the officer may use any ________ even if the rules of evidence prohibit its admission during the trial.
thrust worthy information
Probable cause can be established in three ways:
1.Through an officers own knowledge of particular facts and circumstances
2. Through information given by a reliable 3rd person ( an informant)
3.Through information plus corroboration by the officer
Reasonable suspicion is a level of proof required by the courts in __________
stop- and – frisk cases
Reasonable suspicion ranks below _________ but above suspicion.
probable cause
In making reasonable suspicion determinations, reviewing courts must look at the ________ in each case to see whether the detaining officer has a particularized and objective basis for suspecting wrongdoing.
totality of the circumstances
The trial court’s determination of probable cause and reasonable suspicion is not final and can be reviewed on _____.
appeal
The appellate court makes this determination based on the _____