Opinion ID: 1255297
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Heading: whether the sanctions recommended by the hearing committee are excessive

Text: Stosich argues that the recommended sanctions of the hearing committee are excessive. We disagree. The purposes of suspension and disbarment proceedings is to protect the public and the legal profession, to preserve confidence in the judicial system, the function of the bar association, and the profession of law, and to encourage public participation in the disciplinary process. Idaho State Bar v. Matthews, ___ Idaho ___, ___, ___ P.2d ___, ___, 94.13 ISCR 621, 621 (1994); In re Tway, 123 Idaho 59, 61, 844 P.2d 688, 690 (1992). Attorney discipline cases should be approached on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the various factors and circumstances of each case. Jenkins and Stosich each committed disciplinary violations of the I.R.P.C. by their individual misconduct. After weighing the goals of disciplinary proceeding and the specific circumstances of the case with respect to Jenkins' conduct and with respect to Stosich's conduct, we conclude that the recommended sanction of sixty (60) days suspension for Jenkins and for Stosich from the practice of law is reasonable and not excessive. We adopt the recommended sanctions of the hearing committee for Jenkins and for Stosich.