FLORIDA BAR v. FERRARO, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. DIANE DEIGHTON FERRARO, Respondent(s) Case No. SC02-1549Supreme Court of Florida. February 20, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal No. 2001-00,357(8B) The Court approves the uncontested referee’s report and reprimands respondent. Respondent is further directed to comply with all other terms and conditions set forth in the report. Judgment is […]

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FLORIDA BAR v. BENGOCHEA, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. ANDRES ALBERTO BENGOCHEA, Respondent(s) Case No. SC03-48Supreme Court of Florida. February 27, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal No. 2003-70,841(11G-MRS) The uncontested petition for disciplinary resignation, as provided by Rule 3-7.12, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, without leave to seek readmission, is granted subject to the continuing jurisdiction of […]

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SMITH v. STATE, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

MARILYN SMITH, Petitioner(s) v. STATE OF FLORIDA, ET AL., Respondent(s) Case No. SC03-323Supreme Court of Florida. February 24, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal Nos. 3D01-2817, 3D01-2909 Having determined that this Court is without jurisdiction to consider the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under any or all of the jurisdictional bases described in […]

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STATE v. V.A., 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

STATE OF FLORIDA, Petitioner(s) v. V.A., ETC., Respondent(s) Case No. SC02-1517Supreme Court of Florida. February 17, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal No. 3D01-360 This cause having heretofore been submitted to the Court on jurisdictional briefs and portions of the record deemed necessary to reflect jurisdiction under Article V, Section 3(b), Florida Constitution, and […]

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FLORIDA BAR v. FORESTIER, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. DAVID FORESTIER, JR., Respondent(s) Case No. SC02-2127Supreme Court of Florida. February 13, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal No.: 2002-71,355(11I) The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for 30 days, effective 60 days from the date of this order […]

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FLORIDA BAR v. EFFMAN, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. STEVEN WERNER EFFMAN, Respondent(s) Case No. SC02-1119Supreme Court of Florida. February 20, 2003 Modified: March 11, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal Nos. 2002-52,002(17G), 2002-50,533(17G), 2002-50,534(17G) The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for 91 days, effective 30 days […]

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FLORIDA BAR v. MERKLE, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. JON ALEX MERKLE, Respondent(s) Case No. SC03-221Supreme Court of Florida. February 21, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal No. 2003-51,128(17A)FFC-AMENDED The Florida Bar having filed on February 10, 2003, Notice of Determination or Judgment of Guilt showing that Jon Alex Merkle has been convicted of a felony by the […]

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FLORIDA BAR v. BALODIS, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. PETER BALODIS, III, Respondent(s) Case No. SC02-1751Supreme Court of Florida. February 20, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal No. 2002-30,270(18A) The uncontested report of the referee is approved and respondent is suspended from the practice of law for 91 days, effective 30 days from the date of this order […]

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SMITH v. STATE, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

WILLIE SMITH, Petitioner(s) v. STATE OF FLORIDA, Respondent(s) Case No. SC03-301Supreme Court of Florida. February 21, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal No. 2D02-4753 Having determined that this Court is without jurisdiction, this case is hereby dismissed. See Stallworth v. Moore, 827 So.2d 974 (Fla. 2002). No motion for rehearing will be entertained by […]

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FLORIDA BAR v. ROBLES, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. LOUIS STEVEN ROBLES, Respondent(s) Case No. SC03-214Supreme Court of Florida. February 19, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal No.: 2003-70,854(11F-MES) AMENDED ORDER The Petition for Emergency Suspension filed pursuant to Rule 3-5.2 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar is granted and it is hereby ordered that the respondent […]

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FLORIDA BAR v. ROBLES, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant(s) v. LOUIS STEVEN ROBLES, Respondent(s) Case No. SC03-74Supreme Court of Florida. February 19, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal No. 2003-70,840(MRS-11F) Respondent’s Voluntary Dismissal of Petition for Disciplinary Resignation has been treated as a notice of voluntary dismissal and the above-styled cause is hereby voluntarily dismissed.

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STRONG v. STATE, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

JESSE STRONG, Petitioner v. STATE OF FLORIDA, Respondent Case No. SC03-308Supreme Court of Florida. February 24, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal No. 2D02-4774 Having determined that this Court is without jurisdiction, this case is hereby dismissed. See Stallworth v. Moore, 827 So.2d 974 (Fla. 2002). No motion for rehearing will be entertained by […]

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FLORIDA BAR v. BEVAN, 839 So.2d 700 (Fla. 2003)

THE FLORIDA BAR, Complainant vs. ANDREW ARTHUR BEVAN, Respondent Case No. SC03-275Supreme Court of Florida. April 2, 2003 Decision Without Published Opinion Lower Tribunal No. 2003-10,964(20A)HFC Upon consideration of Respondent’s Petition to Modify, Terminate or Stay Felony Suspension and Motion to Appoint Referee, Response of The Florida Bar and Reply thereto, Respondent’s Petition to Modify, […]

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