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24) 25) 26) Mens rea means the mental state necessary for criminal liability. Under the exclusionary rule, the government may not use (at trial) evidence it obtained through an illegal search. Under the 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution, a person accused of a crime cannot be compelled to testify against himself/herself (i.e., he/she has the right to remain silent). Abbott offers Costello a bribe. Abbott cannot be guilty of the crime of bribery unless Costello accepts the bribe. 27)