Attorney Grievance Commission v. Garland

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• holding that there is no requirement that the Respondent be charged with or prosecuted for the criminal offense to find a violation of Rule 8.4(b
• holding that a conviction is not a necessary precursor to discipline if criminal conduct is proved by clear and convincing evidence
• holding that a conviction is not a necessary precursor to discipline if criminal conduct is proved by clear and convincing evidence
• holding that there is no requirement that the Respondent be charged with or prosecuted for the criminal offense to find a violation of Rule 8.4(b) of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct; all that is required is proof of the underlying conduct by clear and convincing evidence
• explaining that a lawyer may be disciplined for engaging in criminal acts that do not result in a conviction and requiring only proof by clear and convincing evidence of a rule violation, not beyond a reasonable doubt
• suspending an attorney indefinitely for conviction of driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license, and for his subsequent failure to report to a D.W.I. facility

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