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17 was issued.
A.C No. 5688 ; June 04, 2009
Thus, engaging in the private practice of profession,
Carpio, J.
when unauthorized is a light offense punishable by
Facts: reprimand. Atty. Cruzabra is guilty of engaging in
notarial practice without written authority from the
Abella filed a complaint for violation of CANON 1 of CPR Secretary of Department of Justice.
and RA 6713, Sec.7 (b) (2) or Code of Conduct of Ethical
Standards for Public Officials and Employees against
Atty. Cruzabra charging him with engaging in private
practice while employed in the government service.
Complainant alleged that respondent is a Deputy
Register of Deeds of GenSan City, and that she filed a
petition for commission as notary public without
obtaining prior authority from Secretary of Department
of Justice. It also contended that respondent only stop
notarizing documents when she was reprimanded by
Chief of Investigation Division of LRA.
Issue:
Held:
Yes.