Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 17 Rage Against the Door!; Convicted Felon Wants Guns Back

In this episode of Judge Judy, titled "Rage Against the Door!; Convicted Felon Wants Guns Back," a man comes before Judge Judy seeking to have his guns returned to him. The man is a convicted felon, which means he is prohibited from possessing firearms. The man had surrendered his guns to the police as part of his sentence, but now he claims that his brother, who lives in another state, purchased the guns on his behalf, and therefore they belong to him and not the state.

The man argues that he never actually possessed the guns and that they were only in his possession for a short period of time before he surrendered them. He claims that he did not know he was not allowed to possess firearms and that his brother did not tell him about his own criminal record, which would have prevented him from legally purchasing the guns. Judge Judy is skeptical of the man's story, and she questions him closely about his knowledge of the law and his brother's criminal history.

The man's brother testifies by phone, and he confirms that he purchased the guns for his brother. He claims that he did not realize that his brother was not allowed to possess firearms, and that he did not intentionally lie on the paperwork when he filled out the forms to buy the guns. Judge Judy notes that the brother's testimony is vague and that he seems to be evading some of her questions.

Throughout the episode, Judge Judy expresses her frustration with the man and his brother, for what she sees as their lack of honesty and cooperation. She also expresses her concern for public safety, pointing out that convicted felons are not allowed to possess firearms for a reason.

Ultimately, Judge Judy rules that the guns must be forfeited to the state, and that the man cannot have them back. She notes that his brother's purchase of the guns on his behalf was illegal, and that he should have known better than to involve himself in such a scheme. She also orders the man to pay a fine and complete a mandatory gun safety course.

The show ends with Judge Judy reminding the viewers of the importance of following the law and respecting the restrictions that are in place to protect public safety. She emphasizes that there are serious consequences for breaking the law, and that people should always think twice before engaging in any illegal activity.