Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2019 Bar — Question A.6

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Atty. U was being investigated by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines regarding a complaint for immorality filed by his wife, Y. Pending resolution of the case, complainant Y filed an affidavit of desistance and withdrawal of the complaint on the ground that she mistakenly filed the complaint out of jealousy. What is the effect of Y's filing of an affidavit of desistance and the withdrawal of her complaint in the administrative case against Atty. U? Explain.

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