Section 16, Canon VI SECTION 16. Irrelevance. of desistance, settlement, compromise, restitution, withdrawal, or failure to prosecute. – No investigation shall be interrupted or terminated by reason of the desistance, settlement, compromise, restitution, withdrawal of the charges, or failure of the complainant to prosecute the same. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA)…
Section 12, Canon VI SECTION 12. Effect of death of lawyer on administrative disciplinary cases. – Disciplinary proceedings may not be instituted against a lawyer who has died. If such proceedings have been instituted notwithstanding the lawyer’s death, the administrative case against said lawyer shall be dismissed. The death of the lawyer during the pendency…
Section 10, Canon VI SECTION 10. Prohibited submissions. – The following submissions are prohibited: (a) Motion to dismiss the complaint or petition, except on the ground of lack of jurisdiction, litis pendentia or res judicata; (b) Motion for a bill of particulars; (c) Motion to reopen or for new trial; (d) Petition for relief from…
Section 6, Canon VI SECTION 6. Complaint against a government lawyer. – When a complaint is filed against a government lawyer, the Investigating Commissioner shall determine, within five (5) calendar days from assignment by raffle, whether the concerned agency, the Ombudsman, or the Supreme Court has jurisdiction. If the allegations in the complaint touch upon…
Section 5, Canon VI SECTION 5. Assignment by raffle of Investigating Commissioner. – The IBP Board of Governors shall assign by raffle an Investigating Commissioner from among the lawyers approved by the Supreme Court in the list submitted by the IBP or, when special circumstances so warrant, a panel of three (3) Investigating Commissioners, to…
Section 4, Canon V SECTION 4. Standard of service. -A lawyer shall observe the same standard of service for all clients, regardless of remuneration, except for the higher standard required for representation of vulnerable persons. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. Standard of service a. Same standard of service for all…
Section 3, Canon V SECTION 3. Indigent person. – A lawyer shall not refuse the representation of an indigent person, except if: (a) the lawyer is not in a position to carry out the work effectively or competently due to a justifiable cause; (b) the lawyer will be placed in a conflict-of-interest situation; or (c)…
Section 2, Canon V SECTION 2. Treatment of vulnerable persons. – In dealing with a client who belongs to a vulnerable sector, a lawyer shall be mindful and sensitive of, and consider the client’s special circumstances, as well as the applicable laws and rules. The lawyer shall observe a higher standard of service suited to…
Section 1, Canon V SECTION 1. Non-discrimination. – A lawyer shall not decline to represent a person solely on account of the latter’s nationality or ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, disability, age, marital status, social or economic status, political beliefs, or such lawyer’s or the public’s opinion regarding the guilt of said person,…
Section 10, Canon IV SECTION 10. Non-legal activities. -A lawyer who is engaged in business or other non-legal profession shall likewise observe the ethical duties and responsibilities of a lawyer under the CPRA. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability or CPRA) 1. Non-legal activities Under this section, and for those engaged in business and…