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probable cause standard in Arizona

61 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1971–2025 7 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (50)

CaseFollowedCited
Chronis v. Steinlegreen
ariz · 2009 · cited in 5 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2013–2025
2 sentences

2025Although the state is correct that the rules are silent as to the timing of a probable cause hearing, Navarro-Figueroa cites Chronis as guidance for when that hearing must occur. ¶7 In Chronis, our supreme court explained the meaning of a “challenge [to] the legal sufficiency” in the context of Rule 13.5(c). 220 Ariz. 559, ¶¶ 5-10 (quoting Ariz. R.

2025But under Rule 5.4(c), the evidence presented at a probable cause hearing “may include hearsay” from an expert’s written report, from documentary evidence without foundation, and from a witness’s testimony about another person’s declarations.2 Thus, we are unpersuaded that such a hearing would resemble a trial or be particularly burdensome for the state. 3 See Chronis, 220 Ariz. 559, ¶ 19 (“Given the focused nature of probable cause hearings and the prosecution’s wide ability to offer different forms of evidence, we are not persuaded by the State’s argument that allowing probable cause determi

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Illinois v. Gatesgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 4 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1996–2022
2 sentences

2022The probable cause standard “requires only a probability or substantial chance of criminal activity, not an actual showing of such activity.” State v. Sisco, 239 Ariz. 532 , 536 ¶ 15 (2016) (quoting Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213 , 243 n.13 (1983)).

2015See State v. Richcreek, 187 Ariz. 501, 504 , 930 P.2d 1304, 1307 (1997) (disapproving prior jurisprudence which had stated that police officers who confront “ ‘strange or unusual activities ... should satisfy [themselves] as to the innocence of the activity by all reasonable, lawful means’ ”), quoting State v. Jarzab, 123 Ariz. 308, 311 , 599 P.2d 761, 764 (1979). ¶ 12 Although the probable-cause standard might occasionally disturb the innocent, Gates, 462 U.S. at 243 n. 13, 103 S.Ct. 2317 , it is not designed to do so as a matter of course, turning a blind eye to lawful activities and seeing

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Brinegar v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1949 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2022
2 sentences

2022See, e.g., Brinegar v. United States, 338 U.S. 160, 175 (1949) (standard of proof necessary to establish probable cause “‘means less than evidence which would justify’ . . . conviction” (quoting Locke v. United States, 11 U.S. 339, 344 (1813))).

2015Our state has long recognized that the standard is not met when “slight reflection” would suggest to an ordinarily cautious and prudent person that those suspected of an offense “might have been peaceable and respectable people.” Wiley v. State, 19 Ariz. 346, 354 , 170 P. 869, 873 (1918); see, e.g., Ex parte Beaver, 23 Ariz. 24, 26 , 201 P. 94, 95 (1921) (finding no probable cause for arrest when noncriminal explanations for facts were reasonable assumptions, and evidence failed to show any crime had been committed). ¶ 13 When mistakes are made, “ ‘the mistakes must be those of reasonable [peo

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State v. Winegargreen
ariz · 1985 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2001–2004
2 sentences

2004Florida v. Royer, 460 U.S. 491, 500 , 103 S.Ct. 1319, 1325-26 , 75 L.Ed.2d 229, 238 (“An investigative detention must be temporary and last no longer than is necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop [and] ... the investigative methods employed should be the least intrusive means reasonably available to dispel the officer’s suspicion in a short period of time.”); State v. Winegar, 147 Ariz. 440, 447 , 711 P.2d 579, 586 (1985) (“Terry stops are tolerated as an exception to the probable cause requirement of the Fourth Amendment because they are brief and as narrowly circumscribed as possib

2004Florida v. Royer, 460 U.S. 491, 500 , 103 S.Ct. 1319, 1325-26 , 75 L.Ed.2d 229, 238 (“An investigative detention must be temporary and last no longer than is necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop [and] ... the investigative methods employed should be the least intrusive means reasonably available to dispel the officer’s suspicion in a short period of time.”); State v. Winegar, 147 Ariz. 440, 447 , 711 P.2d 579, 586 (1985) (“Terry stops are tolerated as an exception to the probable cause requirement of the Fourth Amendment because they are brief and as narrowly circumscribed as possib

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Wiley v. Stategreen
ariz · 1918 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Our state has long recognized that the standard is not met when “slight reflection” would suggest to an ordinarily cautious and prudent person that those suspected of an offense “might have been peaceable and respectable people.” Wiley v. State, 19 Ariz. 346, 354 , 170 P. 869, 873 (1918); see, e.g., Ex parte Beaver, 23 Ariz. 24, 26 , 201 P. 94, 95 (1921) (finding no probable cause for arrest when noncriminal explanations for facts were reasonable assumptions, and evidence failed to show any crime had been committed). ¶ 13 When mistakes are made, “ ‘the mistakes must be those of reasonable [peo

2015Our state has long recognized that the standard is not met when “slight reflection” would suggest to an ordinarily cautious and prudent person that those suspected of an offense “might have been peaceable and respectable people.” Wiley v. State, 19 Ariz. 346, 354 , 170 P. 869, 873 (1918); see, e.g., Ex parte Beaver, 23 Ariz. 24, 26 , 201 P. 94, 95 (1921) (finding no probable cause for arrest when noncriminal explanations for facts were reasonable assumptions, and evidence failed to show any crime had been committed). ¶ 13 When mistakes are made, “ ‘the mistakes must be those of reasonable [peo

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Beaver v. Stategreen
ariz · 1921 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Our state has long recognized that the standard is not met when “slight reflection” would suggest to an ordinarily cautious and prudent person that those suspected of an offense “might have been peaceable and respectable people.” Wiley v. State, 19 Ariz. 346, 354 , 170 P. 869, 873 (1918); see, e.g., Ex parte Beaver, 23 Ariz. 24, 26 , 201 P. 94, 95 (1921) (finding no probable cause for arrest when noncriminal explanations for facts were reasonable assumptions, and evidence failed to show any crime had been committed). ¶ 13 When mistakes are made, “ ‘the mistakes must be those of reasonable [peo

2015Our state has long recognized that the standard is not met when “slight reflection” would suggest to an ordinarily cautious and prudent person that those suspected of an offense “might have been peaceable and respectable people.” Wiley v. State, 19 Ariz. 346, 354 , 170 P. 869, 873 (1918); see, e.g., Ex parte Beaver, 23 Ariz. 24, 26 , 201 P. 94, 95 (1921) (finding no probable cause for arrest when noncriminal explanations for facts were reasonable assumptions, and evidence failed to show any crime had been committed). ¶ 13 When mistakes are made, “ ‘the mistakes must be those of reasonable [peo

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State v. Branhamgreen
arizctapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See State v. Caraveo, 222 Ariz. 228, ¶¶ 8, 23 , 213 P.3d 377, 379, 382 (App. 2009) (remanding for determination whether search permissible based on different legal argument made below but not addressed by trial court); State v. Branham, 191 Ariz. 94, 98 , 952 P.2d 332, 336 (App. 1997) (remanding for reconsideration where “trial court’s basis for denying the motion to suppress was incorrect” and it had not ruled on question whether consent justified search).

2015See State v. Caraveo, 222 Ariz. 228, ¶¶ 8, 23 , 213 P.3d 377, 379, 382 (App. 2009) (remanding for determination whether search permissible based on different legal argument made below but not addressed by trial court); State v. Branham, 191 Ariz. 94, 98 , 952 P.2d 332, 336 (App. 1997) (remanding for reconsideration where “trial court’s basis for denying the motion to suppress was incorrect” and it had not ruled on question whether consent justified search).

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Chalpin v. Snydergreen
arizctapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Chalpin v. Snyder, 220 Ariz. 413, 419, ¶ 21 , 207 P.3d 666, 672 (App. 2008).

2015See Chalpin v. Snyder, 220 Ariz. 413, 419, ¶ 21 , 207 P.3d 666, 672 (App. 2008).

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State v. Caraveogreen
arizctapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See State v. Caraveo, 222 Ariz. 228, ¶¶ 8, 23 , 213 P.3d 377, 379, 382 (App. 2009) (remanding for determination whether search permissible based on different legal argument made below but not addressed by trial court); State v. Branham, 191 Ariz. 94, 98 , 952 P.2d 332, 336 (App. 1997) (remanding for reconsideration where “trial court’s basis for denying the motion to suppress was incorrect” and it had not ruled on question whether consent justified search).

2015See State v. Caraveo, 222 Ariz. 228, ¶¶ 8, 23 , 213 P.3d 377, 379, 382 (App. 2009) (remanding for determination whether search permissible based on different legal argument made below but not addressed by trial court); State v. Branham, 191 Ariz. 94, 98 , 952 P.2d 332, 336 (App. 1997) (remanding for reconsideration where “trial court’s basis for denying the motion to suppress was incorrect” and it had not ruled on question whether consent justified search).

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State v. Pedersongreen
ariz · 1967 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Our state has long recognized that the standard is not met when “slight reflection” would suggest to an ordinarily cautious and prudent person that those suspected of an offense “might have been peaceable and respectable people.” Wiley v. State, 19 Ariz. 346, 354 , 170 P. 869, 873 (1918); see, e.g., Ex parte Beaver, 23 Ariz. 24, 26 , 201 P. 94, 95 (1921) (finding no probable cause for arrest when noncriminal explanations for facts were reasonable assumptions, and evidence failed to show any crime had been committed). ¶ 13 When mistakes are made, “ ‘the mistakes must be those of reasonable [peo

2015Our state has long recognized that the standard is not met when “slight reflection” would suggest to an ordinarily cautious and prudent person that those suspected of an offense “might have been peaceable and respectable people.” Wiley v. State, 19 Ariz. 346, 354 , 170 P. 869, 873 (1918); see, e.g., Ex parte Beaver, 23 Ariz. 24, 26 , 201 P. 94, 95 (1921) (finding no probable cause for arrest when noncriminal explanations for facts were reasonable assumptions, and evidence failed to show any crime had been committed). ¶ 13 When mistakes are made, “ ‘the mistakes must be those of reasonable [peo

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State v. Jarzabgreen
ariz · 1979 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See State v. Richcreek, 187 Ariz. 501, 504 , 930 P.2d 1304, 1307 (1997) (disapproving prior jurisprudence which had stated that police officers who confront “ ‘strange or unusual activities ... should satisfy [themselves] as to the innocence of the activity by all reasonable, lawful means’ ”), quoting State v. Jarzab, 123 Ariz. 308, 311 , 599 P.2d 761, 764 (1979). ¶ 12 Although the probable-cause standard might occasionally disturb the innocent, Gates, 462 U.S. at 243 n. 13, 103 S.Ct. 2317 , it is not designed to do so as a matter of course, turning a blind eye to lawful activities and seeing

2015See State v. Richcreek, 187 Ariz. 501, 504 , 930 P.2d 1304, 1307 (1997) (disapproving prior jurisprudence which had stated that police officers who confront “ ‘strange or unusual activities ... should satisfy [themselves] as to the innocence of the activity by all reasonable, lawful means’ ”), quoting State v. Jarzab, 123 Ariz. 308, 311 , 599 P.2d 761, 764 (1979). ¶ 12 Although the probable-cause standard might occasionally disturb the innocent, Gates, 462 U.S. at 243 n. 13, 103 S.Ct. 2317 , it is not designed to do so as a matter of course, turning a blind eye to lawful activities and seeing

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State v. Richcreekgreen
ariz · 1997 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See State v. Richcreek, 187 Ariz. 501, 504 , 930 P.2d 1304, 1307 (1997) (disapproving prior jurisprudence which had stated that police officers who confront “ ‘strange or unusual activities ... should satisfy [themselves] as to the innocence of the activity by all reasonable, lawful means’ ”), quoting State v. Jarzab, 123 Ariz. 308, 311 , 599 P.2d 761, 764 (1979). ¶ 12 Although the probable-cause standard might occasionally disturb the innocent, Gates, 462 U.S. at 243 n. 13, 103 S.Ct. 2317 , it is not designed to do so as a matter of course, turning a blind eye to lawful activities and seeing

2015See State v. Richcreek, 187 Ariz. 501, 504 , 930 P.2d 1304, 1307 (1997) (disapproving prior jurisprudence which had stated that police officers who confront “ ‘strange or unusual activities ... should satisfy [themselves] as to the innocence of the activity by all reasonable, lawful means’ ”), quoting State v. Jarzab, 123 Ariz. 308, 311 , 599 P.2d 761, 764 (1979). ¶ 12 Although the probable-cause standard might occasionally disturb the innocent, Gates, 462 U.S. at 243 n. 13, 103 S.Ct. 2317 , it is not designed to do so as a matter of course, turning a blind eye to lawful activities and seeing

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Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. Arizona Corp. Commissiongreen
ariz · 1989 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Co. v. Ariz. Corp. Comm’n, 160 Ariz. 350, 354 , 773 P.2d 455, 459 (1989) (“jurisprudential considerations require us to decide the case on the narrowest grounds possible”). ¶74 In sum, because under the facts and circumstances of this case any reasonable person would conclude there was a “fair probability that contraband or evidence of a crime w[ould] be found” in the storage unit, Gates, 462 U.S. at 238 , and because the investigating officers executed the search in good-faith reliance on a neutral magistrate’s warrant, see Leon, 468 U.S. at 920 , it is unnecessary to interpret Arizona’s Medi

2015Co. v. Ariz. Corp. Comm’n, 160 Ariz. 350, 354 , 773 P.2d 455, 459 (1989) (“jurisprudential considerations require us to decide the case on the narrowest grounds possible”). ¶74 In sum, because under the facts and circumstances of this case any reasonable person would conclude there was a “fair probability that contraband or evidence of a crime w[ould] be found” in the storage unit, Gates, 462 U.S. at 238 , and because the investigating officers executed the search in good-faith reliance on a neutral magistrate’s warrant, see Leon, 468 U.S. at 920 , it is unnecessary to interpret Arizona’s Medi

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cluster 11180green
· · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Route, 104 F.3d at 62 (emphasis added ), quoting United States v. Woods, 560 F.2d 660, 665 (5th Ci r. 1977 ), quoting United States v. Cravero, 545 F.2d 406, 421 (5th Cir. 197 6); accord Magluta, 44 F.3d at 1 535; see also Green, 78 S.W .3d at 612; Valdez, 172 F.3d at 1224-25, 1228 (distinguishing reason-to- 9 believe standard from probable-cause standard but finding that officers had possessed reasonable belief beca use they had concluded suspect “would likely be pres ent inside”). ¶15 Thus, the case authority does not uniformly equate the reason-to-believe standard with the probable-cause st

2004Route, 104 F.3d at 62 (emphasis added), quoting United States v. Woods, 560 F.2d 660, 665 (5th Cir.1977), quoting United States v. Cravero, 545 F.2d 406, 421 (5th Cir.1976); accord Magluta, 44 F.3d at 1535; see also Green, 78 S.W.3d at 612 ; Valdez, 172 F.3d at 1224-25, 1228 (distinguishing reason-to-believe standard from probable-cause standard but finding that officers had possessed reasonable belief because they had concluded suspect “would likely be present inside”). ¶ 15 Thus, the ease authority does not uniformly equate the reason-to-believe standard with the probable-cause standard.

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United States v. Salvador Magluta, A/K/A Sal, A/K/A Santiago Menendez, A/K/A Angelo Marettogreen
ca11 · 1995 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Route, 104 F.3d at 62 (emphasis added ), quoting United States v. Woods, 560 F.2d 660, 665 (5th Ci r. 1977 ), quoting United States v. Cravero, 545 F.2d 406, 421 (5th Cir. 197 6); accord Magluta, 44 F.3d at 1 535; see also Green, 78 S.W .3d at 612; Valdez, 172 F.3d at 1224-25, 1228 (distinguishing reason-to- 9 believe standard from probable-cause standard but finding that officers had possessed reasonable belief beca use they had concluded suspect “would likely be pres ent inside”). ¶15 Thus, the case authority does not uniformly equate the reason-to-believe standard with the probable-cause st

2004Route, 104 F.3d at 62 (emphasis added), quoting United States v. Woods, 560 F.2d 660, 665 (5th Cir.1977), quoting United States v. Cravero, 545 F.2d 406, 421 (5th Cir.1976); accord Magluta, 44 F.3d at 1535; see also Green, 78 S.W.3d at 612 ; Valdez, 172 F.3d at 1224-25, 1228 (distinguishing reason-to-believe standard from probable-cause standard but finding that officers had possessed reasonable belief because they had concluded suspect “would likely be present inside”). ¶ 15 Thus, the ease authority does not uniformly equate the reason-to-believe standard with the probable-cause standard.

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Valdez v. McPhetersgreen
ca10 · 1999 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Route, 104 F.3d at 62 (emphasis added ), quoting United States v. Woods, 560 F.2d 660, 665 (5th Ci r. 1977 ), quoting United States v. Cravero, 545 F.2d 406, 421 (5th Cir. 197 6); accord Magluta, 44 F.3d at 1 535; see also Green, 78 S.W .3d at 612; Valdez, 172 F.3d at 1224-25, 1228 (distinguishing reason-to- 9 believe standard from probable-cause standard but finding that officers had possessed reasonable belief beca use they had concluded suspect “would likely be pres ent inside”). ¶15 Thus, the case authority does not uniformly equate the reason-to-believe standard with the probable-cause st

2004Route, 104 F.3d at 62 (emphasis added), quoting United States v. Woods, 560 F.2d 660, 665 (5th Cir.1977), quoting United States v. Cravero, 545 F.2d 406, 421 (5th Cir.1976); accord Magluta, 44 F.3d at 1535; see also Green, 78 S.W.3d at 612 ; Valdez, 172 F.3d at 1224-25, 1228 (distinguishing reason-to-believe standard from probable-cause standard but finding that officers had possessed reasonable belief because they had concluded suspect “would likely be present inside”). ¶ 15 Thus, the ease authority does not uniformly equate the reason-to-believe standard with the probable-cause standard.

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United States v. Craverogreen
· 1977 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Route, 104 F.3d at 62 (emphasis added ), quoting United States v. Woods, 560 F.2d 660, 665 (5th Ci r. 1977 ), quoting United States v. Cravero, 545 F.2d 406, 421 (5th Cir. 197 6); accord Magluta, 44 F.3d at 1 535; see also Green, 78 S.W .3d at 612; Valdez, 172 F.3d at 1224-25, 1228 (distinguishing reason-to- 9 believe standard from probable-cause standard but finding that officers had possessed reasonable belief beca use they had concluded suspect “would likely be pres ent inside”). ¶15 Thus, the case authority does not uniformly equate the reason-to-believe standard with the probable-cause st

2004Route, 104 F.3d at 62 (emphasis added), quoting United States v. Woods, 560 F.2d 660, 665 (5th Cir.1977), quoting United States v. Cravero, 545 F.2d 406, 421 (5th Cir.1976); accord Magluta, 44 F.3d at 1535; see also Green, 78 S.W.3d at 612 ; Valdez, 172 F.3d at 1224-25, 1228 (distinguishing reason-to-believe standard from probable-cause standard but finding that officers had possessed reasonable belief because they had concluded suspect “would likely be present inside”). ¶ 15 Thus, the ease authority does not uniformly equate the reason-to-believe standard with the probable-cause standard.

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United States v. William Calvin Woodsgreen
ca5 · 1977 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Route, 104 F.3d at 62 (emphasis added ), quoting United States v. Woods, 560 F.2d 660, 665 (5th Ci r. 1977 ), quoting United States v. Cravero, 545 F.2d 406, 421 (5th Cir. 197 6); accord Magluta, 44 F.3d at 1 535; see also Green, 78 S.W .3d at 612; Valdez, 172 F.3d at 1224-25, 1228 (distinguishing reason-to- 9 believe standard from probable-cause standard but finding that officers had possessed reasonable belief beca use they had concluded suspect “would likely be pres ent inside”). ¶15 Thus, the case authority does not uniformly equate the reason-to-believe standard with the probable-cause st

2004Route, 104 F.3d at 62 (emphasis added), quoting United States v. Woods, 560 F.2d 660, 665 (5th Cir.1977), quoting United States v. Cravero, 545 F.2d 406, 421 (5th Cir.1976); accord Magluta, 44 F.3d at 1535; see also Green, 78 S.W.3d at 612 ; Valdez, 172 F.3d at 1224-25, 1228 (distinguishing reason-to-believe standard from probable-cause standard but finding that officers had possessed reasonable belief because they had concluded suspect “would likely be present inside”). ¶ 15 Thus, the ease authority does not uniformly equate the reason-to-believe standard with the probable-cause standard.

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Sato v. Van Denburghgreen
ariz · 1979 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Under the common law “discovery rule,” a cause of action accrues for purposes of A.R.S. § 12-542, and the limitation period then begins, when “the plaintiff knows or with reasonable diligence should know the facts underlying the cause.” Doe v. Roe, 191 Ariz. 313, ¶ 29 , 955 P.2d 951, 960 (1998); see also Walk v. Ring, 202 Ariz. 310, ¶22 , 44 P.3d 990, 996 (2002) (for limitation period to commence, “it is not enough that a plaintiff comprehends a *what’; there must also be reason to connect the “what’ to a particular Vho’ in such a way that a reasonable person would be on notice to investigate

2004Under the common law “discovery rule,” a cause of action accrues for purposes of A.R.S. § 12-542, and the limitation period then begins, when “the plaintiff knows or with reasonable diligence should know the facts underlying the cause.” Doe v. Roe, 191 Ariz. 313, ¶ 29 , 955 P.2d 951, 960 (1998); see also Walk v. Ring, 202 Ariz. 310, ¶22 , 44 P.3d 990, 996 (2002) (for limitation period to commence, “it is not enough that a plaintiff comprehends a *what’; there must also be reason to connect the “what’ to a particular Vho’ in such a way that a reasonable person would be on notice to investigate

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Nolde v. Frankiegreen
ariz · 1998 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Under the common law “discovery rule,” a cause of action accrues for purposes of A.R.S. § 12-542, and the limitation period then begins, when “the plaintiff knows or with reasonable diligence should know the facts underlying the cause.” Doe v. Roe, 191 Ariz. 313, ¶ 29 , 955 P.2d 951, 960 (1998); see also Walk v. Ring, 202 Ariz. 310, ¶22 , 44 P.3d 990, 996 (2002) (for limitation period to commence, “it is not enough that a plaintiff comprehends a *what’; there must also be reason to connect the “what’ to a particular Vho’ in such a way that a reasonable person would be on notice to investigate

2004Under the common law “discovery rule,” a cause of action accrues for purposes of A.R.S. § 12-542, and the limitation period then begins, when “the plaintiff knows or with reasonable diligence should know the facts underlying the cause.” Doe v. Roe, 191 Ariz. 313, ¶ 29 , 955 P.2d 951, 960 (1998); see also Walk v. Ring, 202 Ariz. 310, ¶22 , 44 P.3d 990, 996 (2002) (for limitation period to commence, “it is not enough that a plaintiff comprehends a *what’; there must also be reason to connect the “what’ to a particular Vho’ in such a way that a reasonable person would be on notice to investigate

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Pearson v. MOTOR VEH., DEPT. OF TRANSP.green
arizctapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002But assuming the requisite showing of "reasonable grounds” under § 28-1321(K)(l) is equivalent to a probable cause standard, see Pearson v. Motor Vehicle Division, 181 Ariz. 235, 237 , 889 P.2d 28, 30 (App.1995); Smith v. Arizona Dep’t of Transp., 146 Ariz. 430, 432 , 706 P.2d 756, 758 (App. 1985), MVD made such a showing here.

2002But assuming the requisite showing of "reasonable grounds” under § 28-1321(K)(l) is equivalent to a probable cause standard, see Pearson v. Motor Vehicle Division, 181 Ariz. 235, 237 , 889 P.2d 28, 30 (App.1995); Smith v. Arizona Dep’t of Transp., 146 Ariz. 430, 432 , 706 P.2d 756, 758 (App. 1985), MVD made such a showing here.

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Smith v. Arizona Department of Transportationgreen
arizctapp · 1985 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002But assuming the requisite showing of "reasonable grounds” under § 28-1321(K)(l) is equivalent to a probable cause standard, see Pearson v. Motor Vehicle Division, 181 Ariz. 235, 237 , 889 P.2d 28, 30 (App.1995); Smith v. Arizona Dep’t of Transp., 146 Ariz. 430, 432 , 706 P.2d 756, 758 (App. 1985), MVD made such a showing here.

2002But assuming the requisite showing of "reasonable grounds” under § 28-1321(K)(l) is equivalent to a probable cause standard, see Pearson v. Motor Vehicle Division, 181 Ariz. 235, 237 , 889 P.2d 28, 30 (App.1995); Smith v. Arizona Dep’t of Transp., 146 Ariz. 430, 432 , 706 P.2d 756, 758 (App. 1985), MVD made such a showing here.

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Crook v. Andersongreen
arizctapp · 1977 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
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State v. Watsongreen
ariz · 1982 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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Franks v. Delawaregreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2014–2023
2 sentences

2023See Franks, 438 U.S. at 168 (refusing to “denude the probable-cause requirement of all real meaning”). ¶40 In sum, the trial court found that the detective had acted recklessly in providing false and misleading evidence against Scott to secure a search warrant for his buccal swabs.

2014“To allow a magistrate to be misled in such a manner could denude the probable cause requirement of all real meaning.” Id. (citing Franks, 438 U.S. at 168 , 98 S.Ct. 2674 ). ¶ 28 If the defendant then proves, at an evidentiary hearing, perjury or reckless disregard for the truth by a preponderance of the evidence, the false statement must be excised from the affidavit.

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Logerquist v. Danforthgreen
arizctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Under the common law “discovery rule,” a cause of action accrues for purposes of A.R.S. § 12-542, and the limitation period then begins, when “the plaintiff knows or with reasonable diligence should know the facts underlying the cause.” Doe v. Roe, 191 Ariz. 313, ¶ 29 , 955 P.2d 951, 960 (1998); see also Walk v. Ring, 202 Ariz. 310, ¶22 , 44 P.3d 990, 996 (2002) (for limitation period to commence, “it is not enough that a plaintiff comprehends a *what’; there must also be reason to connect the “what’ to a particular Vho’ in such a way that a reasonable person would be on notice to investigate

2004Under the common law “discovery rule,” a cause of action accrues for purposes of A.R.S. § 12-542, and the limitation period then begins, when “the plaintiff knows or with reasonable diligence should know the facts underlying the cause.” Doe v. Roe, 191 Ariz. 313, ¶ 29 , 955 P.2d 951, 960 (1998); see also Walk v. Ring, 202 Ariz. 310, ¶22 , 44 P.3d 990, 996 (2002) (for limitation period to commence, “it is not enough that a plaintiff comprehends a *what’; there must also be reason to connect the “what’ to a particular Vho’ in such a way that a reasonable person would be on notice to investigate

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Gerstein v. Pughgreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1989–1997
2 sentences

1997See Gerstein v. Pugh, 420 U.S. 103,105-06 , 95 S.Ct. 854, 858-59 , 43 L.Ed.2d 54 (1975) (defendant held without a probable cause hearing); Bell v. Superior Court, 117 Ariz. 551, 552 , 574 P.2d 39, 40 (1977) (juvenile detained pending adjudication); Moss v. Weaver, 525 F.2d 1258, 1259 (5th Cir.1976) (juvenile detained prior to trial).

1997See Gerstein v. Pugh, 420 U.S. 103,105-06 , 95 S.Ct. 854, 858-59 , 43 L.Ed.2d 54 (1975) (defendant held without a probable cause hearing); Bell v. Superior Court, 117 Ariz. 551, 552 , 574 P.2d 39, 40 (1977) (juvenile detained pending adjudication); Moss v. Weaver, 525 F.2d 1258, 1259 (5th Cir.1976) (juvenile detained prior to trial).

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Estate of Shumway v. Gavettegreen
ariz · 2000 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
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In Re the Shaheen Trustgreen
arizctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
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United States v. Barbara Famagreen
ca2 · 1985 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
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United States v. Dyergreen
ca6 · 2009 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
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State v. Woodsgreen
arizctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
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Locke v. United Statesgreen
· 1813 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
State of Arizona v. Scott Douglas Nordstromgreen
ariz · 2012 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Wolfinger v. Chechegreen
arizctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Cullen v. Auto-Owners Insurancegreen
ariz · 2008 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Lund v. Donahoegreen
arizctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
In Re Twenty-Four ThouSand Dollars ($24,000) in United States Currencygreen
arizctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Lockhart-Bembery v. Saurogreen
ca1 · 2007 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Mehrens v. Stategreen
arizctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
State v. Nicholsgreen
arizctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11

Also cited on this issue (29)

CaseCitedYears
Bradshaw v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance green
ariz · 1988
2 sentences

1992Bradshaw holds that the probable cause analysis in civil proceedings incorporates both subjective and objective elements Id., 157 Ariz. at 417 , 758 P.2d at 1319 .

1992Bradshaw holds that the probable cause analysis in civil proceedings incorporates both subjective and objective elements Id., 157 Ariz. at 417 , 758 P.2d at 1319 .

31992–2015
Carpenter v. United States green
scotus · 2018
2 sentences

2023Carpenter, 138 S. Ct. at 2217 ; accord State v. Jean, 243 Ariz. 331 , 340 ¶ 34 (2018) (holding that even short-term GPS monitoring is subject to the Fourth Amendment warrant requirement). ¶21 It does not follow, however, that the probable cause requirement applies, because here we are not dealing with a warrant, but rather a motion for a pretrial disclosure order.

2020The order issued based on a probable cause finding and identified the places and items to be searched and seized. ¶21 Conner argues the order was not supported by probable cause because it was issued pursuant to the Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2703 , which Carpenter found was “a ‘gigantic’ departure from the probable cause rule.” 138 S. Ct. at 2221 .

22020–2023
United States v. Leon green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2015Co. v. Ariz. Corp. Comm’n, 160 Ariz. 350, 354 , 773 P.2d 455, 459 (1989) (“jurisprudential considerations require us to decide the case on the narrowest grounds possible”). ¶74 In sum, because under the facts and circumstances of this case any reasonable person would conclude there was a “fair probability that contraband or evidence of a crime w[ould] be found” in the storage unit, Gates, 462 U.S. at 238 , and because the investigating officers executed the search in good-faith reliance on a neutral magistrate’s warrant, see Leon, 468 U.S. at 920 , it is unnecessary to interpret Arizona’s Medi

2015Co. v. Ariz. Corp. Comm’n, 160 Ariz. 350, 354 , 773 P.2d 455, 459 (1989) (“jurisprudential considerations require us to decide the case on the narrowest grounds possible”). ¶74 In sum, because under the facts and circumstances of this case any reasonable person would conclude there was a “fair probability that contraband or evidence of a crime w[ould] be found” in the storage unit, Gates, 462 U.S. at 238 , and because the investigating officers executed the search in good-faith reliance on a neutral magistrate’s warrant, see Leon, 468 U.S. at 920 , it is unnecessary to interpret Arizona’s Medi

22015–2015
Payton v. New York green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2004Id. at 603 , 100 S.Ct. at 1388 , 63 L.Ed.2d at 661 . ¶ 12 Although the Court did not use the term “probable cause” in describing the condition precedent to entry of a suspect’s residence, and although it clarified that officers *24 need not acquire a separate magisterial finding that a suspect is likely within the residence, its reason-to-believe standard bears a striking parallel to the Court’s own previous articulation of the probable-cause standard.

2004Id. at 603 , 100 S.Ct. at 1388 , 63 L.Ed.2d at 661 . ¶ 12 Although the Court did not use the term “probable cause” in describing the condition precedent to entry of a suspect’s residence, and although it clarified that officers *24 need not acquire a separate magisterial finding that a suspect is likely within the residence, its reason-to-believe standard bears a striking parallel to the Court’s own previous articulation of the probable-cause standard.

22004–2004
State v. Wilson green
iowa · 1998
2 sentences

2004It also promotes one of the purposes of a criminal statute of limitations: to discourage inefficient or dilatory law en forceme nt. 573 N.W.2d at 254 . ¶30 Finding that reasoning persuasive, we likewise adopt “a probable cause element” in construing and applying § 13-1 07(B) .

2004It also promotes one of the purposes of a criminal statute of limitations: to discourage inefficient or dilatory law enforcement. 573 N.W.2d at 254 . ¶ 30 Finding that reasoning persuasive, we likewise adopt “a probable cause element” in *65 construing and applying § 13-107(B).

22004–2004
Aguilar v. Texas red
scotus · 1964
21975–1996
United States v. Cortez green
scotus · 1981
21984–1984
Camara v. Municipal Court of City and County of San Francisco green
scotus · 1967
21974–1983
Jones v. United States green
scotus · 1999
12025–2025
Ring v. Arizona green
scotus · 2002
12025–2025
United States v. Shetler green
ca9 · 2011
12023–2023
State v. Morris green
arizctapp · 2019
12022–2022
State of Arizona v. Ronald James Sisco II green
ariz · 2016
12022–2022
State v. Turner green
arizctapp · 1984
12019–2019
State v. Cornell green
ariz · 1994
12016–2016
Al Carranza v. madrigal/investigation Services, Inc. green
ariz · 2015
12016–2016
State v. Poland green
ariz · 1982
12014–2014
United States v. State Of Oregon green
ca9 · 1985
12014–2014
Carroll v. Kalar green
ariz · 1976
12014–2014
McKaney v. Foreman green
ariz · 2004
12013–2013
Colorado v. Bertine green
scotus · 1987
12010–2010
Cooley v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 2001
12010–2010
United States v. Osvaldo Rodriguez-Morales green
ca1 · 1991
12010–2010
Turner v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 2003
12010–2010
Whren v. United States green
scotus · 1996
12009–2009
United States v. Grubbs green
scotus · 2006
12008–2008
Lanett v. State green
texapp · 1988
12007–2007
People v. Zamora green
cal · 1976
12004–2004
Barnes v. Outlaw green
ariz · 1998
12004–2004

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-120.21 (6) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-2101 (6) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-120.24 (5) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-349 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-105 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3925 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-4031 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-705 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-751 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2314 (3) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3914 (3) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 28-1321 (3)

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