Practice question
Under CPRA Canon VI, Section 47, when may a disbarred lawyer file the specified verified petition for judicial clemency?
- Immediately upon signing a private apology
- After five years from receipt of the disbarment order, decision or resolution
- After five days from admission to law school
- Only after the lawyer's death
- Whenever a former client hires the lawyer again
Legal references
- CPRA, A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC, Canon VI, Sections 47–51 (issued text circularized by the BIR), PDF pages 47–49: https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/local/pdf/RMC%20No.%20123-2023%20Annex%20A.pdf
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