This case has been cited 1 times or more.
|
2012-08-01 |
PERLAS-BERNABE, J. |
||||
| Nonetheless, while We rule that respondent should be sanctioned for his actions, We are minded that the power to disbar should be exercised with great caution and only in clear cases of misconduct that seriously affect the standing and character of the lawyer as an officer of the court and as member of the bar,[16] or the misconduct borders on the criminal, or committed under scandalous circumstance,[17] which do not obtain here. Considering the circumstances of the case, We deem it appropriate that respondent be suspended from the practice of law for a period of one (1) year as recommended. | |||||