# In the Matter of Dawkins

> Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · March 2, 1992 · 412 Mass. 90

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/cases/9740973

## Case

- **Full name:** In the Matter of Reuben S. Dawkins
- **Court:** Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
- **Decided:** March 2, 1992
- **Citations:** 412 Mass. 90; 587 N.E.2d 761; 1992 Mass. LEXIS 100
- **Precedential status:** Published
- **Opinion:** Dissent by Nolan
- **Judges:** Liacos, Wilkins, Abrams, Nolan, O'Connor, Greaney
- **Cited by:** 21 later opinions in the Frix Law Library

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## Opinion text

Nolan, J.
(dissenting). I think that a six-month suspension is too harsh. I would adopt the recommendation of the board and of the single justice for a public censure. Accordingly, I dissent.

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