Narrative Opinion Summary
The Attorney Grievance Commission petitioned for the immediate interim suspension of Bruce C. Bereano from practicing law in Maryland, following his convictions for mail fraud and aiding and abetting under federal law. After Bereano submitted an opposition to the petition, a hearing was held where both written and oral arguments were presented. On June 16, 1995, the Court of Appeals of Maryland, with a majority concurring, denied the petition for suspension.
Legal Issues Addressed
Denial of Suspension Petitionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeals of Maryland decided not to suspend the attorney despite the convictions brought forth by the petition.
Reasoning: On June 16, 1995, the Court of Appeals of Maryland, with a majority concurring, denied the petition for suspension.
Immediate Interim Suspension of Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court evaluated the petition for the immediate interim suspension of an attorney following criminal convictions but ultimately decided against suspension.
Reasoning: The Attorney Grievance Commission petitioned for the immediate interim suspension of Bruce C. Bereano from practicing law in Maryland, following his convictions for mail fraud and aiding and abetting under federal law.
Judicial Review of Attorney Suspension Petitionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court considered both written and oral arguments before reaching a decision on whether to suspend the attorney.
Reasoning: After Bereano submitted an opposition to the petition, a hearing was held where both written and oral arguments were presented.