Demarcus Williams, Gun Possession by Convicted Felon, Tennessee 2023

Demarcus Williams Guilty of Gun Possession in Tennessee

MEMPHIS, TN - In a three-day trial, a federal jury found Demarcus Williams, 33, of Memphis, guilty of one count of possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and made a special finding that Williams had previously been convicted of three violent felonies on different occasions.

According to information presented in court, on July 26, 2023, an officer with the Memphis Police Department conducted a traffic stop and discovered a loaded Taurus .40 caliber pistol under the driver's seat that Demarcus Williams occupied.

As a result of his conviction, Williams faces a mandatory statutory minimum sentence of fifteen years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and being an armed career criminal (ACC).

United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announced the verdict today, stating, 'Convicted felons who possess firearms are an inherent danger to the community, and in this case, Williams was a violent offender who possessed a firearm despite his prior felony conviction history. There is a consequence for such criminal behavior, and we will aggressively enforce federal law to remove dangerous offenders from the community and uphold the rule of law.'

Sentencing is set on January 29, 2026, before United States District Judge Mark S. Norris. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a coordinated program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence.

Demarcus Williams' case is an example of the PSN program's focus on fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence, and setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities.

United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant thanked Assistant United States Attorneys Lynn Crum and Jermal Blanchard, who prosecuted this case, as well as the law enforcement partners who investigated the case.

Demarcus Williams, Crime: Possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, City: Memphis, State: Tennessee, Date: July 26, 2023, Sentence: Mandatory statutory minimum sentence of fifteen years in federal prison.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtn/pr/federal-jury-finds-convicted-felon-guilty-illegally-possessing-firearm