Opinion ID: 2341788
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 26

Heading: The Existence of Any Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances

Text: ABA Standard 9.22 sets forth the following aggravating factors: (a) Prior disciplinary offenses; (b) Dishonest or selfish motive; (c) A pattern of misconduct; (d) Multiple offenses; (e) Bad faith obstruction of the disciplinary proceeding by intentionally failing to comply with rules or orders of the disciplinary agency; (f) Submission of false evidence, false statements, or other deceptive practices during the disciplinary process; (g) Refusal to acknowledge wrongful nature of conduct; (h) Vulnerability of victim; (i) Substantial experience in the practice of law; (j) Indifference to making restitution; (k) Illegal conduct, including that involving the use of controlled substances. The Board has considered the various aggravating factors and has concluded that the following apply in this matter.