Narrative Opinion Summary
Peter Halat, Jr. is disbarred from practicing law in Mississippi due to his federal convictions for conspiracy to commit racketeering, obstruction of justice, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The Mississippi Bar filed a Motion for Reconsideration and for Entry of an Order of Disbarment, which went unopposed by Halat. Following the affirmation of his convictions by the Fifth Circuit Court and the exhaustion of his appeals, the Court determined that disbarment is warranted under Rule 6 of the Rules of Discipline for the Mississippi State Bar. The order mandates that this disbarment serves as official notice and requires the Supreme Court Clerk to disseminate copies of the order to relevant judicial authorities and court clerks. Additionally, the costs associated with the formal complaint are to be charged to Halat. This ruling was issued on December 11, 2002.
Legal Issues Addressed
Administrative Requirements for Disbarment Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court mandated that the disbarment order be officially communicated to relevant authorities and that Halat bear the costs of the complaint.
Reasoning: The order mandates that this disbarment serves as official notice and requires the Supreme Court Clerk to disseminate copies of the order to relevant judicial authorities and court clerks. Additionally, the costs associated with the formal complaint are to be charged to Halat.
Disbarment Due to Federal Convictionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court applied disbarment due to the attorney's federal convictions for serious crimes, including conspiracy to commit racketeering and obstruction of justice.
Reasoning: Peter Halat, Jr. is disbarred from practicing law in Mississippi due to his federal convictions for conspiracy to commit racketeering, obstruction of justice, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Procedure for Disbarment Under Mississippi State Bar Rulessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court followed procedural rules for disbarment under Rule 6, including the unopposed motion by the Mississippi Bar and the affirmation of convictions by the appellate court.
Reasoning: The Mississippi Bar filed a Motion for Reconsideration and for Entry of an Order of Disbarment, which went unopposed by Halat. Following the affirmation of his convictions by the Fifth Circuit Court and the exhaustion of his appeals, the Court determined that disbarment is warranted under Rule 6 of the Rules of Discipline for the Mississippi State Bar.