Marcus Delars Branson Faces 15 Years for Gun Possession

A Jackson man is headed for a long stretch behind bars after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Marcus Delars Branson, 27, was found in possession of a firearm by U.S. Probation Officers during a visit to his home.

Branson’s prior felony conviction for bank robbery and his supervised release status made him a prime target for law enforcement. On July 25, 2023, Branson was indicted by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Branson is scheduled to be sentenced on July 30, 2024, and faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen prosecuted the case, bringing the guilty plea to fruition.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve.

The PSN strategy is built on four core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.