By Committee on Judicial Ethics | November 30, 2023
(1) On these facts, a judge who has first-hand knowledge of an attorney's insistence on undertaking a particular representation, notwithstanding the judge's prior warnings about a clear conflict of interest, must take "appropriate action." (2) Where the attorney's conduct does not rise to such an egregious level that it seriously calls into question the attorney's honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer, the judge has full discretion to determine what action is "appropriate" under the circumstances.
By Adolfo Pesquera | November 30, 2023
Gamez was cited for failure to maintain professional competence in the law and for failing to cooperate with the commission's investigation.
By Jimmy Hoover | November 30, 2023
Republican Sen. John Cornyn calls the Judiciary Committee proceeding "a complete disgrace."
By Adolfo Pesquera | November 30, 2023
The commission determined that Robert Tejeda should be admonished for employing his wife as his court clerk, which constituted "lending prestige of his judicial office to advance the private interests of himself and his wife."
By Cedra Mayfield | November 30, 2023
"I feel like I was, in essence, convicted guilty until proven innocent," testified Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | November 29, 2023
(1) On the facts presented, a town justice may acquiesce in the town supervisor's proposed changing of locks to the court offices, pursuant to a town resolution and town policy. (2) If, as events unfold, the judge finds that the town supervisor abuses their access to court areas, otherwise interferes with court operations, or undermines judicial independence, the judge should report any such actions to an appropriate supervising or administrative judge.
By Adolfo Pesquera | November 29, 2023
Watkins informed the commission that she learned of her error during an April 2022 course she took on judicial ethics.
By Adolfo Pesquera | November 29, 2023
The woman unsuccessfully ran against Judge Clyde Howse in the March 2022 Republican primary, the order says.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | November 28, 2023
(1) On the facts presented, it is necessary to amend the proposed form to make clear that any disposition of the matter by way of a plea is subject to court approval. (2) Once that change is made, there is no ethical impropriety in the proposed simplified form that would neutrally inform defendant motorists who have mailed in "not guilty" pleas on alleged Vehicle and Traffic Law violations of all their options (including the right to retain an attorney; to continue to plead not guilty and have a trial; to plead guilty and waive the right to trial; and the possibility of communicating directly with the prosecutor to negotiate a mutually acceptable disposition subject to the court's approval).
By Cedra Mayfield | November 28, 2023
Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia Director Courtney Veal called a court clerk, lawyer, respondent and neighbor to the stand during ethics proceedings Tuesday.
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