San Martin, CA 95046-0983
19 December 1999 | Probation with conditions 98-C-00813 (25 years, 4 months ago) |
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5 December 1998 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (26 years, 5 months ago) Interim suspension after conviction 98-C-00813 |
19 October 1998 | Conviction record transmitted to State Bar Court 98-C-00813 (26 years, 6 months ago) |
17 December 1991 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (33 years, 5 months ago) |
December 19, 1999 CAROL LYNN MARTIN [#157177], 32, of San Jose was suspended for two years, stayed, placed on three years of probation with a one-year actual suspension and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year. Credit towards the actual suspension will be given for an interim suspension which began Dec. 5, 1998. If the period of actual suspension exceeds two years, she must prove her rehabilitation. The order took effect Dec. 19, 1999. Martin pleaded no contest in 1998 to one count of first degree burglary. She had acquired the key to a friend’s home and took clothing, jewelry and other personal items. The victim had been both friendly and abusive over the years; her behavior reinforced abusive behavior Martin has suffered for much of her life.In mitigation, Martin has undergone therapy to deal with past abuse which led to a psychological disorder. Her therapist reported that the disorder was related to Martin’s actions in the burglary matter.Martin cooperated with the investigation and presented significant testimony as to her good character. |