Teh provided text discusses the process by which attorney misconduct complaints are handled in New York’s Fourth Judicial Department,specifically in relation to the Monroe County District Attorney,sandra Doorley. Here’s a breakdown of the key facts:
Attorney Grievance Committees: These committees are authorized to investigate,review,adn prosecute attorney misconduct within the Fourth Judicial Department. Process After CPC Recommendation: Sareer Fazili, a member of the Seventh Judicial District’s attorney grievance committee, explains that after the Commission on Prosecutorial conduct (CPC) makes a recommendation, the grievance committee can review and adopt these findings.
Attorney’s Right to be Heard: The responding attorney is given a chance to be heard again during this review process.
Potential for Further Action: If the grievance committee recommends a punishment beyond what the CPC initially suggested,or if the attorney disagrees with the findings,further “litigation or a hearing” might be necessary.
Possible Outcomes of a Complaint: after reviewing a complaint, a committee can:
Dismiss the complaint.
Admonish the lawyer.
Refer the case to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York for formal disciplinary proceedings.
Appellate Division’s Role: The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court ultimately decides on the sanction against an attorney. Timeline: The entire process, from receiving a complaint to a final decision, can take approximately 18 to 24 months.
Range of Discipline: If charges are sustained, the Appellate Division can impose discipline ranging from public censure to disbarment.
Public Record: Any disciplinary action taken against an attorney will be made public.
The text also includes links to related articles about Sandra Doorley, including details about her phone call with a police chief during a traffic stop, prosecutors’ frustrations with the commission investigating her, her real estate transactions, and calls for her resignation.
