In re Complaint as to the Conduct of Haberlin

The defendant Peter Haberlin, an attorney, was accused by the Oregon State Bar of 22 separate acts of misconduct involving moral turpitude. Among the acts with which he was charged was the issuance of over 20 bad checks, and, while acting as guardian, the embezzlement of funds from the estate of his ward.

The defendant filed no answer or other formal de*565nial of the charges against him and, although duly notified of the time and place of hearing, did not appear before the trial committee.

After a full hearing the trial committee found the defendant guilty of 20 of the charges against him and…