In Re Hallinan

THE COURT.

Vincent W. Hallinan was convicted of violating section 145, subdivision (b), of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 145, subd. (b)), by “wilfully and knowingly filing false and fraudulent income tax returns.” He did not appeal, and the time for appeal having elapsed, The State Bar filed with this court a certified copy of the indictment and judgment of conviction and asked that he be disciplined.

After a hearing before this court the matter was referred to the Board of Governors of The State Bar for hearing and recommendation on the question whether the facts and circumstances…