In re Washington

I am in accord with my colleagues’ views on the serious nature of the offenses here. However, since I think that this court should be strongly inclined to “respect the Board’s sense of equity in these matters [of sanction] unless that exercise of judgment proves to be unreasonable,”. In re Haupt, 422 A.2d 768, 771 (D.C.1980), and since in my view the Board’s proposed sanction falls within an acceptable spectrum, I would adopt its recommendation.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS BOARD ON PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

In THE MATTER of Melvin Washington, Respondent.

Bar Docket Numbers: 219-84

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