In Re Martin

Opinion

FRANSON, J.

Statement of the Case and Facts

On February 9, 1977, Attorney William A. Martin (petitioner herein) appeared before the Honorable Norman S. Reid as counsel for defendant Edward S. Santos in the paternity action entitled Sally Michelle Sabala v. Edward S. Santos, Stanislaus County Superior Court No. 138150. On that date, in the immediate presence of the court and during court trial in the above action, petitioner made the following representations of fact to the court:

“a. That Robert Cardenaz, a witness subpoened by the defense, had not appeared for trial;

“b. That Robert…