#countycourt

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"Ottawa Lawyer Gets Five Year For Fraud," Ottawa Journal. June 23, 1942. Page 22. ---- Hubert Pothier, 41, Ottawa lawyer, was sentenced to five yearsin Kingston penitentiary Mondaafternoon by Judge Daly in countycourt when he pleaded guilty tofour charges of false pretences andfour of converting funds to his own use. He was given five years on each charge, the sentences to run concurrently.

Pothier pleaded guilty to the following charges: False pretences, $1,696 from Mare Marchessault; $2,050 from Emile Briere; $500 Ernest Lattion; $300 from Helen Wahab; conversion of funds, $325 from Adrien Provost: $500 from Eli Joseph; $2,500, John Horishny: $3,400, Florian St. Jacques and Ida Potvin. The charges arose out of real estate transactions from 1939 to 1941.

"This is a most unfortunate and deplorable case, and I need not say that it is a most painful duty which has been cast to me or on any other member of the Bench, who is called upon to deal in a criminal way with a member of the Bar", said Judge Dály in addressing the court.

"The facts show very gross breaches of trust on the part of the accused. It is not like the ordinary case of a man stealing where a return of the money could be made. It might have been more honorable if you had put your hand in your clients' pocket and taken the money, but under confidential relations which existed between yourself and your clients, you have grossly deceived them and in consequence of your delinquency, probably the life savings of these people have been lost.

"It is a terrible reflection upon the honor of the legal profession which in this country has always enjoyed an excellent reputation."Now apparently there is nothing to condone the offences, to which you have pleaded guilty. The policy of the law is not to be vindictive or extreme but to be useful and to make the punishment fit the crime. These are charges against a man who was a member of the honorable profession and that profession must be vindicated in some way. The public must not get the idea that men who are in positions of trust can, with impunity, steal from those who are in confidential relations with them.

"After the best consideration I have been able to give these matters, I think I am taking a lenient view of the very serious nature of the offenses", he concluded, before meting sentence.

W. F. Schroeder, counsel for the accused, referred to Pothier as a man of good parents and himself having a good background. Until recently he had committed no crime but now the profession was shocked.

Had One Weakness. "He had one weakness, playing the stock market", said Mr. Schroeder. "Prior to 1929 Mr. Pothier had played the market with some success. In 1934 the urge came back to him and he was dragged into it by people who+ didn't mean well. He tried to make good after losses and succumbed to temptation. He has asked me to tell the court that he is ready to face the sentence and upon his return to society will endeavor to make full restitution."

Crown Attorney Mercier said. it was a sad duty to perform against a former member of the profession, who had been a bright student and held in highest esteem. "We feel our profession is being put to shame but we are entrusted with worldly goods and people's wealth and they must feel that when dealing with lawyers everything will be conducted in an honest way."

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[juanfdarce]

#scotuspick #toserveyou #miami #litigation #litproserv #supremecourt #statecourt #countycourt #federalcourt #judge #justice #in #miamijudges #scotus (at Third District Court Of Appeal)

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[chrismbr]

Spent a remarkably lovely morning at the #CountyCourt and nearly - and only 6 hours late to work! Thank you, Your Honour. (at Melbourne Magistrates' Court)

#countycourt

[pancholopz58]

Vote For Judge Ruben Nunez. Great turnout for this fundraiser event. Help us support our good friend and future Judge Ruben Nunez. #judgenunez #elpasojudge #democrats #countycourt (at 5 Points Bistro)

#democrats #elpasojudge #countycourt #judgenunez

[purpleandviolet]

@graphis55 - #Lady #Justice at #courtsopenday at #countycourt #actress #costume #event #melbourne #cbd #lawweek #lawweek2017 #purple #grecian #greciangoddess #instagood #saturday #weekend #art #design #act #actor #character #judge #portraits #waldrenhall

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[magic-city-lawyer]

County Court: misdemeanors and traffic. Where most of society has their first contact with the “system.”

#traffic #misdemeanor #countycourt ##criminaldefenselawyer #criminalcharges #arrest

[conniecburleson]

RT https://t.co/mdPtxdSqz0 RT @Weightmans: In an important judgment; Claimant v City Council [2018], the claimant was precluded from bringing a in the #CountyCourt following … https://t.co/x1t8Nd2oXN

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— Connie Burleson (@conniecburleson) April 26, 2019

Source: @conniecburleson April 26, 2019 at 07:24AM More info Personal Injury Claim

#Personal Injury Claim Twitter #Personal Injury Claim #injury at work claim #head injury claim #perso

[eat-sleep-represent-blog]

Just survived my first appearance in the County Court... Who knew you were supposed to be robed!

#criminal #civil #countycourt #diaryofapupil #barrister

[countymn]

Man hits Benton County Courts Facility with vehicle | minnesota.allembru.com

#brooklyncenterminnesota #childcustody #countycourt #mn #localnews

[juanfdarce]

Subpoenas? Send them over! I am here to SERVE! #litproserv #litigation #subpoenas #miami #broward #palmbeach #records #citizens #travelers #geico #allstate #countycourt #circuitcourt #iamheretoserve

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[nickstrrr]

Today is a proud day for My Family. After years of practicing law, she is now Judge Betsy Alvarez-Zane!!! #JudgeAZ #CourtIsNowInSession #Judge #CountyCourt #VoteBetsy4Judge #WeDidIt #ILoveYou #UMLaw #CountyCourtJudge (at Westchester, Florida)

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[magic-city-lawyer]

Don’t hire a lawyer!

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[conniecburleson]

RT https://t.co/D4rAqpnqHu In an important judgment; Claimant v City Council [2018], the claimant was precluded from bringing a in the #CountyCourt following settlement of… https://t.co/x1t8Nd2oXN

RT https://t.co/D4rAqpnqHu In an important judgment; Claimant v City Council [2018], the claimant was precluded from bringing a #PersonalInjuryClaim in the #CountyCourt following settlement of… pic.twitter.com/x1t8Nd2oXN

— Connie Burleson (@conniecburleson) April 26, 2019

Source: @conniecburleson April 26, 2019 at 04:11AM More info Personal Injury Claim

#Personal Injury Claim Twitter #Personal Injury Claim #injury at work claim #head injury claim #perso

[colocal]

Frisco Holiday Inn owner pleads guilty in harassment case | colorado.allembru.com

#plea #disorderlyconduct #countycourt #co #localnews

[juanfdarce]

With our awesome friend Judge Patricia Marino-Pedraza at her campaign kickoff held at Pacin Levine, P.A.! I am humbled to be on the campaign team again! #judgepmp #judgemarinopedraza #miami #miamidade #share #in #reelect #coralgables #miamilawyer #miamijudges #countycourt #judge #joinus #litproserv #friends #pacinlevine #blueeyes @judgepmp (at Pacin Levine, P.A.)

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[juanfdarce]

Join us Thursday the 28th! Please Share! #judgepmp #judgemarinopedraza #miami #miamidade #share #in #reelect #coralgables #miamilawyer #miamijudges #countycourt #judge #joinus #litproserv #villagio #blueeyes @judgepmp (at Villagio Ristorante at Village of Merrick Park)

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