In in Re Hawkins , the Court Held That

question 25

Multiple Choice

In In re Hawkins , the court held that

• A) Judge Hawkins's prior record of service and good intentions overcame the violations, and Judge Hawkins would not be disciplined.
• B) there was no basis for the bar's allegations that Judge Hawkins engaged in unethical behavior.
• C) Judge Hawkins's action in operating a business from her chambers was unethical, and Judge Hawkins should be removed from office as a county judge.
• D) because Judge Hawkins had fully cooperated with the ethics investigation, she would not be subject to discipline.

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