Matter of Mendez

344 S.E.2d 396 (1985)

In the Matter of Magistrate Johnny MENDEZ.

No. 16799.

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

November 21, 1985.

Dissenting Opinion April 4, 1986.

J. Robert Rogers, Madison, for appellant.

Pepper & Nason, Andrew S. Nason, Charles R. Garten, Charleston, for Counsel for Judicial Inquiry Committee.

McHUGH, Justice:

This disciplinary proceeding is before this Court pursuant to Rule III.D. of the West Virginia Rules of Procedure for the Handling of Complaints Against Justices, Judges and Magistrates. In particular, the West Virginia Judicial Hearing Board, in July 1985, recommended…