The exclusionary rule prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court.
Probable cause is the standard that must be met for a police officer to make an arrest or obtain a warrant.
The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from being compelled to testify against themselves in a criminal case.
"Mens rea" refers to the defendant's state of mind or intent at the time of committing the crime.
Specific intent crimes like theft require the perpetrator to have a particular intent or purpose when committing the act.
