United States v. Steven Allen Simmons

This case arises on appeal following the conviction and sentencing of defendant-appellant Steven Allen Simmons.

I. STATEMENT OF THE CASE

On October 31, 1989, City of Miami Police Officer Kelvin Knowles apprehended Steven Allen Simmons, whom Knowles had earlier observed clutching a brown paper bag. Knowles examined the bag and discovered that it contained a loaded firearm. After Knowles advised Simmons of his Miranda rights, Simmons asked the officer for “a break,” and stated that he could not “stand a pistol charge.” Simmons was arrested and incident to booking was found to have prior…