The Florida Bar v. Victor Joseph Labruzzo

SC06-1834

Mr. Labruzzo pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree grand theft and one count of third-degree grand theft; adjudication was withheld on both counts. The Florida Bar filed ethics charges against Mr. Labruzzo. The judge assigned to the case as a referee concluded that Mr. Labruzzo had violated ethical standards and recommended that this Court suspend him from the practice of law for three years. Mr. Labruzzo argues that is too harsh and that the appropriate penalty is a one-year suspension. The Florida Bar argues that Mr. Labruzzo should be disbarred.

Miami-Dade County