although afforded great measure of due process, disciplinary proceedings do not extend to attorneys the extent of due process afforded a criminal defendant because such proceedings are sui generis as opposed to purely criminal or purely civil
How later courts described this case
- although afforded great measure of due process, disciplinary proceedings do not extend to attorneys the extent of due process afforded a criminal defendant because such proceedings are sui generis as opposed to purely criminal or purely civil
- attorneys subject to disciplinary proceedings are not afforded all procedural safeguards which are extended to criminal defendants because such proceedings are sui generis as opposed to purely civil or criminal in character
- Attorneys subject to disciplinary proceedings are not afforded all of the procedural safeguards which are extended to criminal defendants as they are sui generis as opposed to purely civil or criminal in character.
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The opinion
*334 RICHARDSON, J.
I respectfully dissent from the discipline imposed, and would adopt the recommendation of the State Bar, namely, 3 years’ suspension, stayed, and probation with enumerated conditions including actual suspension for 60 days.
Kaus, J., concurred.