Probable cause is reason to believe that a crime has occurred or that the person's property is connected to some type of criminal activity. To make an arrest without a warrant, probable cause must be present. Probable cause is a very important factor in the criminal justice system. No arrest, search or seizure can take place unless it is based on reasonable belief. Searches conducted without a warrant are considered unreasonable, except in exigent circumstances. Exigent circumstances occur when there is not enough time for an officer to obtain a warrant and action must be taken. Although the spontaneous nature of the event is unfounded, it must still be probable