Opinion ID: 2599802
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 16

Heading: Appropriate Sanction for False or Misleading Testimony under Oath

Text: ¶ 50 The aggravating and mitigating factors we must balance in determining Dornay's sanction are the aggravating factors of dishonest or selfish motive, vulnerability of victim, substantial experience in the practice of law, and the mitigating factors of personal or emotional problems, cooperation with the disciplinary proceedings, and absence of a prior disciplinary record. The weight given to a mitigating factor is determined by the totality of the circumstances. In re Whitt, 149 Wash.2d at 721, 72 P.3d 173 (citing In re Disciplinary Proceeding Against Vetter, 104 Wash.2d 779, 794, 711 P.2d 284 (1985)). ¶ 51 Here, given the totality of the circumstances, we adopt the Board's finding that the weight of the mitigating factors exceeds the weight of the aggravating factors.