Titus Canute Miranda

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

The Respondent, a solicitor admitted in 1991, was convicted by a jury in November 2003 of conspiracy to defraud arising from bogus asylum claims made in the course of his practice, and sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. His application to adjourn pending a proposed appeal was refused. The Tribunal found the allegation of conduct unbefitting a solicitor substantiated, characterising him as a dishonest and corrupt solicitor, and struck him off the Roll, ordering costs of £2,085.63.

Duties found breached:

• Proper basis for allegations

Aggravating factors:

• Offence committed in the course of practice
• Very serious conviction with 5-year sentence
• No remorse shown; tried to brazen it out in front of the jury
• Judge described conduct as corrupt
• Brought grave dishonour on the profession