Legal Opinion
In Re Patterson
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided October 9, 2003No. 02-BG-498, 02-BG-1130PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Per curiam
On May 9, 2002, respondent pleaded guilty to the felony of stealing property in excess of $1,000 belonging to the United States Government, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 641. The matter is before this court on the recommendation of the Board on Professional Responsibility that respondent be disbarred pursuant to D.C.Code § ll-2503(a) (2001) (disbarment upon conviction of crime involving moral turpitude).
Disbarment for conviction of an offense reached by § ll-2503(a) — i.e., involving moral turpitude — is mandatory. See In re Spiridon, 755 A.2d 463, 466 (D.C.2000). Respondent’s executed plea…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- In Re SluysDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1993
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3Cited by15 opinions
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