Update: Delay Appeals

The Las Vegas Sun has this update from the Associated Press:

RICHMOND, Texas (AP) - Rep. Tom DeLay is fighting to regain his concealed handgun permit after it was suspended because of his indictment on felony charges.

A justice of the peace suspended DeLay's license in January after the former majority leader was indicted last year. A judge dismissed a conspiracy charge, but DeLay still faces a felony charge of money laundering.

Under state law, the Texas Department of Public Safety can suspend a handgun license if its holder has been charged with certain misdemeanors or higher.

DeLay, a vocal gun rights proponent, has appealed the suspension and has asked for a new hearing after missing a Jan. 26 court date.

"Without objection, they (the Department of Public Safety) presented a copy of an indictment," Justice of the Peace Jim Richard said. "And that was about it for the case."

Steve Brittain, one of DeLay's Austin attorneys, filed the appeal March 14. A hearing date has not been set.

Like Bush, Delay thinks he is above the law.