Which of the following cases best illustrates the "inevitable discovery" exception to the exclusionary rule?
A) United States v. Leon
B) Arizona v. Evans
C) Nix v. Williams
D) Weeks v. United States

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Nix v. Williams established the "inevitable discovery" exception, which allows evidence obtained in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights to be admitted in court if it can be shown that the evidence would have inevitably been discovered by lawful means.

Which of the Following Cases Best Illustrates the "Inevitable Discovery