State v. Ingram

Once again I record my dissent to the stance of a majority of the Court against professional misconduct of an attorney. See In re Pena, Tex., 511 S.W.2d 931, opinion delivered June 19, 1974.

My views have been ably and forcefully expressed by Chief Justice Preslar of the intermediate court, 502 S.W.2d 595, 597. I am content to write briefly and only for the purpose of emphasizing considerations I deem particularly significant.

The trial court found these facts that are not attacked by Ingram: that he failed to pay over monies to his client in violation of his trust and agreement; that he…