Florida Bar v. Weinberger

I agree that Weinberger has violated the Code of Professional Responsibility, but I would go beyond the public reprimand imposed by the Court and, as recommended by The Florida Bar, suspend him from the practice of law for ninety-one days and require proof of rehabilitation and a psychological evaluation before reinstatement.

The referee, in his report, finds:

The testimony beginning at TR 198 when the Respondent became the Referee’s witness is most significant because the court hears from Respondent directly about himself. At TR 222 Respondent stated his regrets and apology. He seems to agree…