What is the essence of probable cause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Gomez, 633 F.2d 999 (2nd Cir. 1980):
As we recently have stated, "(t)he essence of probable cause is a reasonable, objective basis for belief in a suspect's guilt, although not necessarily proof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt." United States v. Webb, 623 F.2d 758, 761 (2 Cir. 1980); accord, United States v. Agapito, 620 F.2d 324, 332 (2 Cir. 1980). We rely chiefly on two facts in concluding that the agents in this case had a reasonable, objective basis for belief in appellants' guilt.
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