Definition-Probable Cause is a legal term that is used in criminal cases. It is defined as a reasonable belief, based on facts or circumstances, that a person has committed an offense. This belief must be so strong that it would justify an arrest and/or a search of the suspect’s property. Different types of Definition-Probable Cause include individualized suspicion, reasonable suspicion, and reasonable belief. Individualized suspicion is a standard of proof that requires an officer to have a reasonable belief that a specific person has committed a crime. Reasonable suspicion is a lesser standard that requires an officer to have an articulate and specific set of facts that lead to a reasonable inference that a person is engaging in criminal activity. Lastly, reasonable belief is a standard of proof that requires an officer to have a reasonable belief that a person has committed or is about to commit a crime.