People v. Flagg

The parole officer knocked on the door. With him were the Washington County sheriff, a deputy, and also his own brother, who was an agent.

Defendant opened the door. The parole officer said, “Jerome, can I talk to you a minute?”

“Yeah,” said defendant.

“We got a call from a confidential source that you have some stolen guns and some stereo equipment, can I come in?”

“Yes,” defendant replied.

The parole officer, his brother, the sheriff, and the deputy went inside the house. Defendant did not own this house in Ashley, Illinois; he had “paroled” there, living for a while with his girlfriend and her…