| Attorney ID |
91262 |
| Attorney Name |
Murphy, Jr. , Michael Patrick |
| DBP Docket No. |
32 DB 2007 |
| Supreme Court Docket No. |
1243 DD No. 3 |
| County |
Philadelphia |
| Disciplinary Counsel |
Amelia P. Kittridge |
| Counsel for Respondent |
John Rogers Carroll |
| Decision Date |
2008-09-22 |
| Effective Date |
2008-10-22 |
| Case Digest |
Respondent convicted of Aggravated Assault by Vehicle While Driving Under the Influence, for driving while intoxicated eastbound on the westbound turnpike and seriously injuring a young woman. Respondent received a prison term but was allowed to practice law while on work release. Respondent admitted the charges but sought Braun mitigation, alleging he was an alcoholic. Respondent had a prior DUI in law school, for which he received ARD. |
| Rule Violation(s) |
RPC 8.4(b); Pa.R.D.E. 203(b)(1) |
| Discipline Imposed |
Suspension for 6 months stayed, probation for four years w/treatment, sobriety monitor |
| Points of Law |
Supreme Court’s Order setting forth Conditions for treatment, sobriety monitor and reports to Board is detailed and comprehensive. Board had only imposed four-years probation. Board Member’s Dissent argued for suspension. Case establishes that although there was Braun mitigation, the severity of the injury to the victim and the extreme reckless behavior of Respondent warrant stayed suspension in addition to probation. |
| Report/Opinion |
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