Jemel Jackson, 41, a convicted felon, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Mark S. Norris on February 10, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee.
According to information presented in court, on the evening of May 15, 2020, a Memphis Police Officer saw Jackson selling marijuana in the parking lot of a gas station on East Crump. As officers approached Jackson, they detected the strong odor of marijuana emanating from his vehicle.
Officers observed in plain view on the floorboard, a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber pistol, a bag of marijuana (60.5 grams) and a digital scale. The gun was loaded with 13 live rounds of ammunition. Jackson was also in possession of 49 ecstasy pills and $834.00 in cash.
Jackson’s prior felony conviction, which occurred on September 7, 2005, prohibits him from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.
This case was investigated by the Project Safe Neighborhoods Task Force, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making communities safer. Assistant United States Attorney Raney Irwin prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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