Which exception to the exclusionary rule permits the introduction of illegally seized evidence if it can be shown that the evidence would have or might have been obtained even if the officer had not illegally seized it?

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The inevitable discovery exception permits the admission of illegally obtained evidence if it can be shown that the evidence would have inevitably been discovered through lawful means. This exception is based on the idea that the evidence would have been discovered even if the police had not conducted an unlawful search or seizure.

Which Exception to the Exclusionary Rule Permits the Introduction of Illegally