Opinion ID: 1255297
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Heading: standard of review

Text: Although this Court gives great weight to the findings and conclusions of the hearing committee, the ultimate responsibility of suspending or disbarring an attorney rests with the Supreme Court. In re Matthews, ___ Idaho ___, ___, ___ P.2d ___, ___, 94.13 ISCR 621, 621 (1994); In re Tway, 123 Idaho 59, 61, 844 P.2d 688, 690 (1992). This Court makes an independent review of the record to determine whether the evidence supports the recommendations and findings of the committee. Williams v. Idaho State Bar, 123 Idaho 367, 369, 848 P.2d 425, 427 (1993). The charges against Jenkins and Stosich must be established by clear and convincing evidence. In re Jenkins, 120 Idaho 379, 383, 816 P.2d 335, 339 (1991). The burden is on petitioners, Jenkins and Stosich, to show that the findings of the committee are not supported by the evidence. Id.; Williams, 123 Idaho at 369, 848 P.2d at 427.