Florida Bar v. Hawkins
Florida Bar v. Hawkins
Opinion of the Court
This attorney disciplinary proceeding is before us on complaint of The Florida Bar and report of the referee. Neither party has sought review of the referee’s report. The referee’s report and record were filed with this Court pursuant to article XI, Rule 11.06(9)(b) of the Integration Rule of the Florida Bar. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 15, Fla. Const.
The referee recommended that respondent be found guilty of violating Discipli
The referee recommended that respondent receive a public reprimand and that respondent be suspended from the practice of law for ten days with automatic reinstatement.
The costs of these proceedings in the amount of $905.17 are assessed against the respondent.
It is so ordered.
The referee specifically noted in his findings of fact that the respondent had no prior disciplinary record. Subsequent to the issuance of the referee's report, this Court found respondent guilty of incompetence in the handling of a criminal case. The Florida Bar v. Hawkins, 444 So.2d 961 (Fla. 1984). Respondent received a public reprimand and a two-year period of probation for that offense. This prior disciplinary proceeding does not influence our decision in this case.
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- Full Case Name
- THE FLORIDA BAR v. Virgil D. HAWKINS
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- Status
- Published