Florida Bar v. Temmer

Respondent Taryn X. Temmer has petitioned this Court to review the findings of fact, recommended disciplinary measures, and the applicable mitigating factors in the referee’s report. We have jurisdiction pursuant to article V, section 15 of the Florida Constitution.

The Bar filed a complaint against Temmer in December 1991, alleging that she violated two disciplinary rules based upon her use of marijuana and crack cocaine. In December 1990, Temmer was retained by Frank Alvaro, Jr. to represent him in a criminal matter. Subsequent to that representation, Temmer became engaged in a personal…