Preetka Brar

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

Preetka Brar, a BC sole practitioner, admitted that on July 21, 2021, during examinations for discovery in two motor vehicle actions, she discussed her client's evidence with him in Punjabi during breaks, breaching rule 5.4-2 of the Code. She admitted this amounted to professional misconduct. Under a Rule 3-7.1 consent agreement approved February 1, 2023, she agreed to pay a $10,000 fine. No dishonesty was found and no inaccurate evidence resulted.

Duties found breached:

• No tampering with or coaching witnesses

Mitigating factors:

• No prior Professional Conduct Record
• Early acknowledgement of impropriety
• Expressed remorse and apologized
• Isolated incident in a stressful situation
• Assurances misconduct will not be repeated; no longer practises motor vehicle law
• Completed 12.5 CPD credits and reviewed practice resources
• Works with a mentor
• Letters of reference attesting to good character