West Virginia Supreme Court· 12/19/1980

In Re: Brown

Citations

273 S.E.2d 567
166 W. Va. 226
1980 W. Va. LEXIS 648

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stating that “the applicant’s activity and conduct since the date of his disbarment,” is an “important area of inquiry . . . since it is upon this objective record that good character must be judged”
denying reinstatement where underlying crimes were “directed . . . to the core of the legal system and the integrity of governmental institutions”
stating “[t]ime provides the applicant [for reinstatement] an opportunity to build a record of good character and integrity”
reinstating an attorney who had been disbarred for IV2 years on the basis of his conviction for the sale of cocaine to an undercover officer
stating further that, “[a]s a consequence, there is a burden on [the person] who seeks reinstatement to overcome this finding of lack of fitness”
stating \the seriousness of the conduct leading to disbarment is an important consideration\

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Judges: Miller

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