U.S. v. Simmons, No. 10-1526-cr (2nd Cir.) (661 F.3d 151) (October 26, 2011) (Judge Barrington D. Jr. Parker)
Conviction and sentencing of defendant for being a felon in possession of a firearm are upheld because the public safety exception to Miranda supported initial questioning of defendant, but vacated where a subsequent warrantless search of defendant's bedroom was unconstitutional.
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