Sentence examples for there was probable from inspiring English sources

Grand juries require prosecutors to prove there was probable cause – that is, more probable than not – that a crime has been committed, before a case moves to trial.

A panel reviewed the case months later and felt there was "probable cause" to charge Allen, but nothing further was done.

Robert McCulloch, the county prosecutor, warned of a substantial wait before the jury would decide whether or not there was probable cause that a crime had been committed.

The Florida Commission on Ethics determined there was probable cause in the case, but declined to take action because Israel lacked political experience and had relied on the advice of his lawyer.

And in order to issue a warrant, the FISA court had to be persuaded there was "probable cause" to believe the target was an agent of a foreign power.

Carlson said the report showed there was probable cause to bring a criminal charge against Tyson.

An affidavit says there was probable cause to believe Mr. Rosen had violated the Espionage Act.

Police officials said there was "probable cause" Padgett was behind the attacks but declined to offer a motive.

Thus, there was probable cause to believe that anyone living in the apartment was involved in this activity.

He hoped that no British citizen would be sent to the US unless there was "probable cause".

After an investigation, the staff of the commission ruled on Aug. 31 that there was probable cause to believe that Prince's accusations were true.