Practice question
A previously disbarred lawyer is found guilty of a new charge deserving suspension. He claims there can be no record or consequence because his name was already stricken. What does Section42 provide?
- The suspension is not imposed again but is recorded in the personal file for possible clemency consideration
- The new charge automatically disappears
- The lawyer must be admitted again before any record exists
- Only the complainant may keep the result privately
- Previous disbarment proves every future accusation false
Legal references
- CPRA, A.M.22-09-01-SC, CanonVI Sections1–3,11–12,18,28,31–32,37,42,44; primaryissuedtext visuallyread printed35–44,48,51: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
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