Moura v. State Bar

THE COURT.

The recommendation of The State Bar that the petitioner be disbarred is challenged by him in this proceeding to review its action. He contends that the penalty imposed upon him is too severe, considering the offense which he committed.

There is no dispute concerning the facts. The petitioner raised the check of a client from $6 to $6,000, cashed it and appropriated the money. He later pleaded guilty to a charge of forgery. Upon a showing that he had made full restitution of the money, the court suspended the imposition of sentence and placed him on probation for a period of five…