Practice question
After a fully supported finding that a lawyer’s conduct makes him professionally unfit, he argues that the absence of a private complainant’s continuing financial interest deprives the Court of any disciplinary purpose. Which is best?
- The complainant must own a financial claim throughout
- Public protection and professional fitness remain the governing concern
- Payment of all private debts permanently immunizes misconduct
- Only a client referendum can determine fitness
- The Court must impose the same sanction in every case
Legal references
- Vera Law v. Hechanova, A.C. 13986, February 26, 2025: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/feb2025/ac_13986_2025.html
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