United States v. Delgado-Perez

BARRON, Circuit Judge.

Ramón Delgado-Pérez (“Delgado”) pleaded guilty to being a prohibited person in knowing possession of a firearm or ammunition, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). In doing so, however, Delgado reserved his right to challenge, on appeal, the denial of his motion to suppress certain evidence, including the loaded firearm mentioned in the indictment, found when law enforcement searched his home. He now contends that his conviction must be overturned because the District Court erred in denying that motion. We agree, and so we reverse and remand.

I

Under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), it…