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Newport News Judge's stupidity overturned by higher court
RICHMOND (October 25, 2007) - - The Virginia Court of Appeals struck down the unconstitutional actions of Newport News Circuit Court Judge David F. Pugh who refused to issue concealed carry permits to certain military personnel.
Pugh had denied permits to military service members unless they provided him proof they planned to remain in Virginia after their service ended.
The Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), alleging Pugh was acting illegally, took a test case to the Appeals Court after unsuccessfully trying to negotiate a solution with Pugh and the Newport News City Council.
Military police officer Christopher Deteresa, a test case, was denied a permit by Pugh. The VCDL footed the bill to hire lawyer Richard Gardiner to take the case on appeal.
A spokesman for the VCDL said, "The Court of Appeals, after giving the Judge some basic English lessons (I can just picture the Court of Appeals rolling its collective eyes), ordered Judge Pugh to cease denying permits to the military stationed in his jurisdiction solely because they are not
permanent residents!"
Pugh could have avoided the embarrassment and public exposure of his stupidity by listening to reason, but refused.
The court ruling is available on line by clicking here.
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Newport News Judge's stupidity overturned by higher court
RICHMOND (October 25, 2007) - - The Virginia Court of Appeals struck down the unconstitutional actions of Newport News Circuit Court Judge David F. Pugh who refused to issue concealed carry permits to certain military personnel.
Pugh had denied permits to military service members unless they provided him proof they planned to remain in Virginia after their service ended.
The Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), alleging Pugh was acting illegally, took a test case to the Appeals Court after unsuccessfully trying to negotiate a solution with Pugh and the Newport News City Council.
Military police officer Christopher Deteresa, a test case, was denied a permit by Pugh. The VCDL footed the bill to hire lawyer Richard Gardiner to take the case on appeal.
A spokesman for the VCDL said, "The Court of Appeals, after giving the Judge some basic English lessons (I can just picture the Court of Appeals rolling its collective eyes), ordered Judge Pugh to cease denying permits to the military stationed in his jurisdiction solely because they are not
permanent residents!"
Pugh could have avoided the embarrassment and public exposure of his stupidity by listening to reason, but refused.
The court ruling is available on line by clicking here.