Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2012 Bar — Question 18

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Atty. Utang borrowed from Y Php300,000.00 secured by a post dated check. When presented, the check was dishonored. Y filed a BP 22 case in court, and a disbarment complaint with the IBP. In the latter case, Atty. Utang moved for dismissal as the act has nothing to do with his being a lawyer and that it is premature because the case is pending and he is entitled to presumption of innocence. Should the disbarment complaint be dismissed? (A) No, because lawyers may be disciplined for all acts, whether professional or private. (B) Yes, there is no conviction yet. (C) Yes, BP 22 does not involve moral turpitude. (D) No, unless he pays the amount of the check to the satisfaction of Y.

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