Suspension of Atty. Enrique C. Villanueva from the Practice of Law
On August 4, 1988, the Office of the Court Administrator issued Circular No. 13-88 to inform various judicial bodies about the indefinite suspension of Atty. Enrique C. Villanueva from the practice of law. This decision stemmed from Administrative Case No. 1892, where it was determined that Villanueva failed to uphold the moral and mental standards required of legal professionals, thereby undermining the justice system. His actions were deemed gross misconduct, resulting in a penalty that requires him to demonstrate rehabilitation before resuming practice. The suspension will be recorded in the bar records of the respondent.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 13-88
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 4, 1988
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 13-88
| TO | : | The Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Court of Tax Appeals, All Judges of the Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts, Shari'a Courts and Integrated Bar of the Philippines |
| SUBJECT | : | Suspension of Atty. Enrique C. Villanueva from the Practice of Law |
For the information and guidance of all concerned, quoted hereunder is the disposition portion of the DECISION of the Court En Banc, promulgated on July 29, 1988, in ADMINISTRATIVE CASE NO. 1892, entitled "Atty. Luis V. Artiaga, Jr. vs. Atty. Enrique C. Villanueva", suspending respondent from the practice of law, to wit:
"The practice of law is a privilege accorded only to those who measure up to certain standards of mental and moral fitness. For a counsel who has been sworn to assist in the administration of justice and to uphold the rule of law, respondent has miserably failed to live up to the standards expected of a member of the Bar. Instead of assisting in the speedy disposition of cases, he made a mockery of our system of justice, thus deserving to be censured and penalized by the Court. No doubt, respondent is guilty of gross misconduct in office.
"WHEREFORE, the respondent is hereby SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY from the practice of law from date of notice until such time that he can demonstrate to the court that he has rehabilitated himself and deserves to resume the practice of law. Let this decision be noted in the bar records of respondent.
"SO ORDERED". cd
Manila, August 4, 1988.
(SGD.) MAXIMO A. MACERENCourt Administrator
Cite This Law
Suspension of Atty. Enrique C. Villanueva from the Practice of Law, OCA Circular No. 13-88, Aug 4, 1988 (Philippines)
Suspension of Atty. Enrique C. Villanueva from the Practice of Law, OCA Circular No. 13-88 (Phil. 1988)
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