In re Disciplinary Action Against Jacobs

Supreme Court of Minnesota

In re Disciplinary Action Against Jacobs

814 N.W.2d 358, 2012 WL 2127499, 2012 Minn. LEXIS 240

CourtSupreme Court of Minnesota

DecidedJune 11, 2012

DocketNo. A12-0891

StatusPublished

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In re Disciplinary Action Against Jacobs, 814 N.W.2d 358, 2012 WL 2127499, 2012 Minn. LEXIS 240 (Mich. 2012).

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ORDER

The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility has filed a petition for disciplinary action alleging that respondent William A. Jacobs’ convictions of three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of possession of pornographic works involving a minor child constitute conclusive proof under Rule 19, Rules on Lawyers Professional Responsibility (RLPR), of professional misconduct warranting public discipline, namely, a violation of Minn. R. Prof. Conduct 8.4(b) (commission of a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer). Respondent has waived his procedural rights under Rule 14, RLPR, and admits the allegations of the petition. The parties jointly recommend that the appropriate discipline is disbarment.

The court has independently reviewed the file and agrees with the recommended disposition.

Based upon the files, records, and proceedings herein,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. Respondent William A. Jacobs is disbarred from the practice of law in the State of Minnesota.

2. Respondent shall comply with Rule 26, RLPR (requiring notice of disbarment to clients, opposing counsel, and tribunals).

3. Respondent shall pay $900 in costs pursuant to Rule 24, RLPR.

BY THE COURT:

/§/_ Alan C. Page Associate Justice

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ORDER

The Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility has filed a petition for disciplinary action alleging that respondent William A. Jacobs’ convictions of three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of possession of pornographic works involving a minor child constitute conclusive proof under Rule 19, Rules on Lawyers Professional Responsibility (RLPR), of professional misconduct warranting public discipline, namely, a violation of Minn. R. Prof. Conduct 8.4(b) (commission of a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer). Respondent has waived his procedural rights under Rule 14, RLPR, and admits the allegations of the petition. The parties jointly recommend that the appropriate discipline is disbarment.

The court has independently reviewed the file and agrees with the recommended disposition.

Based upon the files, records, and proceedings herein,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. Respondent William A. Jacobs is disbarred from the practice of law in the State of Minnesota.

2. Respondent shall comply with Rule 26, RLPR (requiring notice of disbarment to clients, opposing counsel, and tribunals).

3. Respondent shall pay $900 in costs pursuant to Rule 24, RLPR.

BY THE COURT:

/§/_ Alan C. Page Associate Justice

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