Cutler v. State Bar

THE COURT.

This is a proceeding to review a recommendation of the Disciplinary Board of the State Bar of California in L.A. 29579 that petitioner be suspended from the practice of law for three years and its recommendation in L.A. 29578 that he be disbarred.

Questions: First. Does the evidence sustain the finding of culpability on the part of petitioner?

Yes. The burden is upon one seeking review of a recommendation of a disciplinary board to show that its findings are not supported by the evidence or that its recommendation is erroneous or unlawful. (McKinney v. State Bar, 62 Cal.2d 194, 195…