Under the independent source and inevitable discovery rules, which statement is accurate?

• A. Independent source requires evidence come from the same source, regardless of legality.
• B. Evidence obtained from a separate, lawful source guarantees admissibility.
• C. Independent source requires evidence be obtained from a separate, lawful source; inevitable discovery allows admissibility if the evidence would have been discovered lawfully anyway.
• D. Independent source and inevitable discovery have no impact on admissibility.

Answer: (C)