Thomas v. State

1. In a disbarment proceeding, which necessarily involves the honesty, probity, and good moral character of the accused, he maj’ present evidence of his good character, not to justify or excuse an offense with which he is charged, but to support his denial of the charge and in mitigation of the gravity and consequences of the offense. Lenihan v. Commonwealth, 165 Ky. 93, 105 (176 S. W. 948, L. R. A. 1917B, 1132); 5 Am. Jur. 438, § 294. See generally, as to the right to submit character evidence in cases involving the character of the defendant, Code § 38-202; McNab v. Lockhart, 18 Ga. 495…