United States v. Lackey

HARTZ, Circuit Judge.

Defendant Rodgerick Labon Lackey appeals his conviction after trial for possession of a firearm by a restricted person, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). His sole issue on appeal concerns the denial of his motion to suppress the firearm. He argues that police officers discovered the firearm through an interrogation that violated Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 86 S.Ct. 1602, 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). After Defendant’s arrest on a warrant, but prior to his receiving Miranda warnings, officers asked him whether he had any guns or sharp objects on him. He responded that…