Myrtle R. Johnson

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

The Disciplinary Committee proceeded in the absence of the parties under the Legal Profession Act, Fourth Schedule Rule 10. Based on a certified copy of Myrtle Johnson's conviction under Section 35(1) of the Larceny Act, plus supporting affidavits, the Committee found her guilty of breaching Canon 3(k)(i), holding that such a conviction is an offence likely to bring the profession into disrepute and constitutes professional misconduct. She was ordered struck off the roll of attorneys-at-law in Jamaica.

Duties found breached:

• Uphold public trust in the profession

Aggravating factors:

• Criminal conviction under Section 35(1) of the Larceny Act