In Re Rohan

Opinion

CLARK, J.

Petitioner attorney was convicted of the wilful failure to file his federal income tax return for the year 1969. (26 U.S.C. § 7203.) We referred the matter to the State Bar for hearing and report as to whether the facts and circumstances surrounding commission of the offense involved moral turpitude or other misconduct warranting discipline and, if so, the nature and extent of recommended discipline. (See Bus. & Prof. Code, §§ 6101, 6103-6106.1; Cal. Rules of Court, rules 951(c), 951(d).)

A local administrative committee conducted a hearing, made findings, and concluded no…