Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2012 Bar — Question 44

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Atty. Tony is a 25-year old Filipino lawyer. He has been a resident in Parañaque City for about ten (10) years and holds office in his residence. He filed a petition for appointment as Notary Public in Parañaque and has clearance from the IBP and the Bar Confidant. However, it appears that while still a college student, he was convicted by a Laguna Court for Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Damage to Property. During the summary hearing of his petition, the offended party therein strongly objected on that ground. Can Atty. Tony be appointed? (A) No, because he has a previous criminal record. (B) No, because of the opposition. (C) Yes, the offense of Reckless Imprudence does not involve moral turpitude. (D) Yes, since the Reckless Imprudence case did not happen in the jurisdiction where Atty. Tony is applying.

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