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Bill Smith
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I know what "probable cause" means, and I know what "reasonable suspicion" means, but I am a bit confused as to whether "reasonable cause" means the same thing as "probable cause," the same thing as "reasonable suspicion," or if it refers to a completely different standard of proof.
The specific place where I saw this phrase used, that prompts this question, is Wyo. Stat. 6-3-405(a), which says "A peace officer, merchant or merchant's employee who has reasonable cause to believe a person is violating W.S. 6-3-404 may detain and interrogate the person in regard to the suspected violation in a reasonable manner and for a reasonable time." However, I have seen the phrase "reasonable cause" used in other places, and in other states.
@Michael: The problem is that "probable cause" and "reasonable suspicion" mean two different things, so "reasonable cause" cannot be synonymous with both.
The specific place where I saw this phrase used, that prompts this question, is Wyo. Stat. 6-3-405(a), which says "A peace officer, merchant or merchant's employee who has reasonable cause to believe a person is violating W.S. 6-3-404 may detain and interrogate the person in regard to the suspected violation in a reasonable manner and for a reasonable time." However, I have seen the phrase "reasonable cause" used in other places, and in other states.
@Michael: The problem is that "probable cause" and "reasonable suspicion" mean two different things, so "reasonable cause" cannot be synonymous with both.