Price v. State Bar

Opinion

THE COURT.*

We review a recommendation that L. Forrest Price be disbarred for acts involving moral turpitude. His misconduct as a prosecutor included (1) altering evidence in a criminal trial, and (2) attempting to prevent discovery of his misconduct by (a) discussing the alteration with the judge in the absence of opposing counsel, and (b) communicating to the defendant—after conviction but before sentencing —an offer to seek favorable sentencing in exchange for defendant’s agreement not to appeal the conviction.

After a hearing on August 17, 1979, the State Bar panel recommended…