Florida Bar v. Peterson

418 So. 2d 246 (1982)

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Florida Bar v. Peterson

Florida Supreme Court
418 So. 2d 246 (1982)

Facts

During lunch break at a trial where he was representing a client, attorney Glen R. Peterson (defendant) went to a nearby delicatessen. There, Peterson was seated at a table occupied by two individuals whom Peterson knew to be jurors in the case. Although it was unclear what Peterson said to the jurors, there was no indication that Peterson communicated with the jurors in order to gain an unfair advantage. Two secretaries for opposing counsel noticed Peterson with the jurors and informed an attorney in their firm. When the exchange was brought to the court’s attention, the court declared a mistrial. The Florida Bar (bar) (plaintiff) initiated a proceeding against Peterson for communicating with jurors in violation of applicable disciplinary rules. The referee overseeing the matter recommended that Peterson be reprimanded for his actions and that he be made to pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE). The bar requested that Peterson be suspended for 30 days. Petersen requested that he be reprimanded without a suspension or requirement to take the MPRE.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)

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