Summary
In a 1997 ruling, the Supreme Court of Delaware imposed disbarment on an attorney found to have misappropriated client funds. While the attorney, Mr. Greene, contended that his cocaine addiction and subsequent rehabilitation efforts should be considered mitigating factors, the Court ultimately concluded that disbarment was the appropriate disciplinary action.
Summary
In a 1997 decision, the Supreme Court of Delaware took action against an attorney, revoking the individual's license to practice law due to the misuse of client funds. This act, known as misappropriation, is considered a severe breach of professional conduct. The attorney, Greene, put forth arguments that his struggles with cocaine addiction and subsequent participation in rehabilitation programs should be viewed as factors that could lessen the disciplinary action. However, the Court ultimately concluded that despite these personal circumstances, the seriousness of misusing client money warranted disbarment.
Summary
In 1997, the Supreme Court of Delaware removed a lawyer from the profession for taking money that belonged to clients. The lawyer, Greene, argued that a cocaine addiction and efforts to seek treatment should lessen the punishment. However, the Court determined that taking away the lawyer's license was still the appropriate action.
Summary
In 1997, Delaware's highest court stopped a lawyer from practicing law. This happened because the lawyer had wrongly taken money from his clients. The lawyer, Mr. Greene, told the court he had a drug problem and was working to get better. He hoped these reasons would make his punishment less severe. However, the court decided that taking away his license was still the right thing to do.