West Virginia Judicial Inquiry Commission v. Dostert

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• violation of separation of powers by excessive involvement in police/prosecution functions, and violation of state weapons code warranted a 6 month suspension
• violation of separation of powers by excessive involvement in police/prosecution functions, and violation of state weapons code warranted a 6 month suspension
• “The Supreme Court of Appeals will make an independent evaluation of the record and recommendations of the Judicial [Hearing] Board in disciplinary proceedings.”
• “The Supreme Court of Appeals will make an independent evaluation of the record and recommendations of the Judicial [Hearing] Board in disciplinary proceedings.”
• absent proof of an improper motive, a circuit court judge’s exercise of discre tionary power, though wrong, does not violate Canon 3 A
• absent proof of an improper motive, a circuit court judge's exercise of discretionary power, though wrong, does not violate Canon 3 A

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