What are the factors used to determine a finding of professional misconduct?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Hudson (Re), 2017 LSBC 17 (CanLII):

There is no exhaustive list of factors to consider in determining an appropriate sanction for a finding of professional misconduct. A non-exhaustive list of factors is set out in Law Society of BC v. Ogilvie, 1999 LSBC 17, para. 10.

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