Firm Challenges Constitutionality of Georgia Weapons Carry License Scheme

John Monroe Law, P.C. has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Georgia weapons carry licensing scheme. The Georgia constitution forbids members of one branch of government from exercising the powers of another branch. Because the issuance of licenses is an executive function, it is unconstitutional for probate judges to issue those licenses. Because the licensing scheme is unconstitutional, the requirement to have a license to carry a weapon is also unconstitutional.

Firm Files Several Cases Challenging Probate Judges’ Refusal to Process Applications During COVID-19

John Monroe Law, P.C. has filed four lawsuits against state and local officials over the inability to obtain a Georgia weapons carry license during the emergency declared because of COVID-19.

Firm Wins Appeal Against Chatham County Probate Judge

John Monroe Law, P.C. won a case in the Court of Appeals of Georgia against Thomas C. Bordeaux, Jr., the judge of the Probate Court of Chatham County. In the case, Firm clients sued Bordeaux for grossly exceeding the time required to issue weapons carry licenses. The Superior Court of Chatham County ruled, among other things, that a declaratory judgment against against a probate judge is barred by judicial immunity. The Court of Appeals reversed, holding that judicial immunity only bars claims for damages.