Ohio sherrif sues to reinstate CCW as a crime

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Dennis Olson

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As you may know, a suit was brought before a judge in Ohio on the grounds that the current CCW statute was unfair. (It is illegal to carry concealed in OH.) The judge agreed, and ordered enforcement of the anti-CCW laws suspended. The sherrif is now suing the judge to reinstate the criminality of CCW.

Since when can a LEO sue a judge over a decision? I thought they just ENFORCED the law. What lows we've sunk to.

No link, as it was on the local TeeVee.
 
Dennis: Suing a judge is not what I'd call a very bright move, as your suit would have to be heard before, that's right, a "judge", who's not going to be very enthusiastic about establishing a precident that judges can be sued for their decisions. Don't expect this suit to go very far.

Assuming that it's actually a lawsuit, rather than some other sort of legal action.

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Sic semper tyrannis!
 
My first question would be, who'd paying the legal costs for that sheriff? He'd better not be using public funds from his county's tax rolls.

Are Sheriffs elected in Ohio, or appointed? If this guy is an elected official, RKBA advocates could stick it to him at the polls. Most county elections draw low turnout, so one motivated group of voters can really drop the hammer.
 
This is one Elected Sheriff whom Ohio activists from the other 87 counties should work to make an example of during the next election cycle.

I hope they have the wits, the nerve, the ability to get him gone.

Rick
 
I don't think that the sheriff is doing the suing. I think it is the Hamilton County Prosecutor that has filed the appeal. The hearing is tomorrow (Friday). Surprisingly, that same prosecutor is for CCW; he just wants the law to be like other states that have training and licensing requirements.

Here's a great article about this case that appeared in The Toledo Blade today. http://www.toledoblade.com/editorial/foley/0g27fole.htm

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RKBA!
"The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security"
Ohio Constitution, Article I, Section 4
Concealed Carry is illegal in Ohio.
Except for Hamilton County until August 11th.
Ohioans for Concealed Carry Website
 
"that same prosecutor is for CCW; he just wants the law to be like other states that have training and licensing requirements."

These freakin' NRA-types. He wants to end defacto Vermont-style carry in Hamilton county and replace it with government issued laminated cards, fees, finger prints...

And most think he is doing the right thing, I am quite sure.

Rick

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"Congress have no power to disarm the militia. Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birth-right of an American." Tench Coxe 2/20/1788
 
Actually, the story was quite clear. The sheriff was SUING (not appealing) the JUDGE that ordered CCW legal. I was so taken aback by the story that it got my full attention.

Now, if the reporters got it wrong, well....
 
Well, it's over. :( .....For now....

Source
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Concealed Weapons Banned From Streets
Ruling Clears Police To Resume Ban

CINCINNATI, Updated 1:43 p.m. EDT July 28, 2000 -- An appeals court Friday cleared police in Cincinnati to resume enforcing Ohio's ban on carrying concealed weapons.

Three state appeals judges stopped a lower court's order that had temporarily prevented Cincinnati and Hamilton County officers from making arrests for carrying concealed weapons. The appeals judges did not say why they stopped Common Pleas Judge Robert Ruehlman's temporary ban on the concealed-weapons arrests.

The case remains in Ruehlman's court pending an Aug. 11 hearing.

Cincinnati police and Hamilton County Sheriff Simon Leis said that they will instruct their officers to resume making arrests of people who carry concealed weapons or have those weapons in their cars.

Forty-three states, including Kentucky and Indiana, allow the carrying of concealed weapons. Ohio does not allow it.[/quote]


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RKBA!
"The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security"
Ohio Constitution, Article I, Section 4
Concealed Carry is illegal in Ohio.
Ohioans for Concealed Carry Website
 
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