California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Rojas, F060166, Kern Sup. Ct. No. BF128656A (Cal. App. 2011):
"Cause to arrest exists when the facts known to the arresting officer would lead a person of ordinary care and prudence to entertain an honest and strong suspicion that the person arrested is guilty of a crime. [Citations.]" (People v. Price (1991) 1 Cal.4th 324, 410.) Information provided by a crime victim alone can establish probable cause if the
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