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Digest of Decisions of the Court of Judicial Discipline
In re: District Justice Allan Clifford Berkhimer --- No. 1 JD 03
828 A.2d 19 (Pa.Ct.Jud.Disc. 2003)
Filed May 20, 2003
Order and Opinion, Beasley, J.
Per Curiam Order of Sanctions filed July 15, 2003
Dissenting Opinion, Leadbetter, J.
The Judicial Conduct Board filed a formal complaint against District Justice Allan C. Berkhimer alleging that he had attempted to influence the outcome of a case by contacting the arresting police officer. The judicial officer and the Board submitted stipulated facts in lieu of trial. Based upon those facts, the Court concluded that such conduct (1) prejudiced the proper administration of justice and (2) violated Article V, §18(d)(1) of the Pennsylvania Constitution. Following a sanction hearing, the Court imposed a reprimand as a sanction
Full details of decision:
- Per Curiam Order (May 20, 2003)
- Opinion (Beasley, J. - May 20, 2003)
- Per Curiam Sanction Order (July 15, 2003)
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