United States v. Iaad Hamad

ROVNER, Circuit Judge.

Cook County Department of Revenue agents entered Iaad Hamad’s convenience store pursuant to an ordinance that allowed them to inspect cigarette inventory. The agents found cigarettes without the appropriate tax stamps, and also discovered a handgun and narcotics. Hamad was convicted of one count of possession of a firearm by a felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). He appeals the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress the firearm and the incriminating statement he gave regarding the firearm. We affirm.

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Iaad Hamad owned H & Y Chicago Foods, a small…