Opinion ID: 1273411
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Heading: The evidence supports the findings of fact.

Text: (1) This court is not bound by the findings and recommendations of the disciplinary board. We may independently review the record, weigh the sufficiency of the evidence and, in appropriate cases, impose disciplinary sanctions different from those urged by the State Bar. ( Glickman v. State Bar (1973) 9 Cal.3d 179, 184 [107 Cal. Rptr. 65, 507 P.2d 953]; Sturr v. State Bar (1959) 52 Cal.2d 125, 127 [338 P.2d 897].) (2) Petitioner, however, bears the burden of showing that the board's action is erroneous or unlawful. ( In re Higbie (1972) 6 Cal.3d 562, 569 [99 Cal. Rptr. 865, 493 P.2d 97]; Alkow v. State Bar (1971) 3 Cal.3d 924, 934 [92 Cal. Rptr. 278, 479 P.2d 638]; Simmons v. State Bar (1970) 2 Cal.3d 719, 728-729 [87 Cal. Rptr. 368, 470 P.2d 352]; Lee v. State Bar (1970) 2 Cal.3d 927-929 [88 Cal. Rptr. 361, 472 P.2d 449].) Petitioner has failed to meet this burden. Our review of the record reveals substantial evidence in support of the board's findings.