Charges and Sanctions

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1. How does the CPRA organize disciplinary offenses in Sections 33-35? Multiple Choice Easy
2. Which is expressly listed as a serious offense in Section 33? Multiple Choice Easy
3. Does Section 37 make disbarment mandatory for every light offense? Multiple Choice Easy
4. A lawyer knowingly assists another lawyer in committing a proved CPRA offense. Does Section 36 categorically exempt the… Multiple Choice Medium
5. A proved offense concerns money owed that is intrinsically linked to the lawyer-client relationship. Does a fine necess… Multiple Choice Medium
6. A lawyer is found liable for several offenses arising from distinct acts in one proceeding. He argues that the Court mu… Multiple Choice Hard
7. One act is found to constitute more than one CPRA offense. Counsel demands stacking every penalty as though each offens… Multiple Choice Hard
8. Explain why offense classification and modifying circumstances matter in selecting a CPRA sanction. Essay Medium
9. Distinguish the two multiple-offense situations in Section 40. Essay Medium
10. A lawyer pays a disciplinary fine but retains money owed that is intrinsically linked to the client engagement. Explain… Essay Medium
11. What is Section37(a)’s ordinary serious-offense fine category? Multiple Choice Easy
12. What ordinary suspension range does Section37(b) state for a less serious offense? Multiple Choice Easy