230 N.W. 487 | Minn. | 1930
Properly the referee took and reported matters which might justify suspension rather than disbarment. Respondent practiced his profession honorably until he became a victim of strong drink. This of course is no excuse for his crime. But it is a human weakness to which many otherwise honest men have succumbed and done that which if sober they would never have thought of doing. It may also be noted that respondent's transgression did not occur while he was practicing as an attorney. He has wronged no client. *148 It appears likely that he has now conquered the desire for liquor, and if that be true he should have an opportunity again to practice his profession and support his family, thereby in a measure relieving and rewarding a wife who has so faithfully and nobly stood by him when in disgrace.
Upon the facts found it is ordered that respondent be suspended from the practice of law in the courts of this state for 18 months from the entry of judgment herein.
Let judgment be entered accordingly.