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arrest of a criminal suspect is preceded by probable cause. Probable cause refers to the legal standard that law enforcement must meet before making an arrest, conducting a search, or obtaining a warrant. It requires a reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed and that the person being arrested is connected to that crime.