Florida Bar v. Thompson

ADKINS, Acting Chief Justice.

Respondent Robert F. Thompson seeks review of the referee’s report recommending that he be suspended from the practice of law for ninety-one days, requiring proof of rehabilitation under Florida Bar Integration Rule, article XI, Rule 11.10(4). We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 15, Fla. Const.

The referee based his determinations of guilt and recommendations as to punishment on the following factual findings. Respondent was involved in an automobile accident on April 22, 1982. He walked away from the scene of the accident and was found shortly thereafter by a deputy…