In the Matter of John E. Hughes, Jr., an Attorney at Law

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Disciplinary Review Board's recommendation and ordered John E. Hughes, Jr. disbarred for bribing a public official and forging public documents, holding that such conduct demands the ultimate sanction despite mitigating circumstances. Justice Schreiber dissented, arguing that the mitigating facts and lack of client harm should preclude disbarment.