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· 11/4/1998

In the Matter of Gwen G. Caranchini

Citations

  • 160 F.3d 420
  • 1998 U.S. App. LEXIS 28002
  • 1998 WL 777466

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  • holding that 8 disbarment did not violate double jeopardy, even though based 9 on same conduct that resulted in prior sanctions under 10 Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11
  • finding no due process violation where attorney had a full opportunity to litigate in court
  • finding attorney not entitled to district‐court hearing because facts were proved in earlier litigation
  • while disbarment may be considered punishment in common parlance, attorney discipline, including disbarment and other sanctions, is not punishment for purposes of double jeopardy
  • attorney discipline is designed to protect the public

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Judges: Beam, Lay, Loken

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