The exclusionary rule prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court.
"Mens rea" refers to the defendant's state of mind or intent at the time of committing the crime.
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.
Specific intent crimes like theft require the perpetrator to have a particular intent or purpose when committing the act.
