In re Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 93-147: Abel

We review the recommendation of the Judicial Qualifications Commission that Judge Robert C. Abel, Jr., be disciplined for violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 12, Fla. Const.

The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission and Judge Abel have entered into the following stipulation regarding the incident in question here:

1. Emerson Allsworth pled guilty to certain crimes in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida before Judge Federico Moreno on or about June 29, 1992, at which time the sentencing hearing in respect of Emerson…