Idaho Judicial Council v. Becker

JOHNSON, Justice.

This is a judicial discipline case. The primary issues presented are: (1) whether District Judge Phillip M. Becker of the Fifth Judicial District violated Canon 2(A) of the Idaho Code of Judicial Conduct (the Code) by conduct that detracts from public confidence in the integrity of the judiciary, and (2) if so, what sanction the Court should impose because of the violation.

We find that Judge Becker violated Canon 2(A) by his habitual intemperance, abuse of alcohol, and operation of a motor vehicle while he was under the influence of alcohol. We suspend Judge Becker from his…