IN RE: DAWN A. SEGAL MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT PHILADELPHIA COUNTY (2017)

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

IN RE: DAWN A. SEGAL MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT PHILADELPHIA COUNTY APPEAL OF: DAWN A. SEGAL

J-49B-2017

Decided: November 22, 2017

DISSENTING OPINION

For the reasons set forth in my Dissenting Opinion in In re: Angeles Roca, 42 EAP 2016, I respectfully dissent. Although Judge Segal's misconduct differed materially from that of Judge Roca, the Court of Judicial Discipline (“CJD”) imposed the same sanction (permanent removal from judicial office) while employing substantially identical language in its two written opinions and made no attempt to adhere to the doctrine of stare decisis. As a result, in my view, the sanction imposed by the CJD removing Judge Segal was not lawful pursuant to Article V, Section 18(c)(2) of the Pennsylvania Constitution. Thus, I would vacate the order imposing sanctions and remand for the preparation of an opinion in which the CJD adheres to the doctrine of stare decisis in imposing a sanction in this matter.

JUSTICE DONOHUE

Was this helpful?

Why was this helpful?

Easy to understand

Solved my problem

Other

Why was this not helpful?

Missing the information I need

Too complicated / too many steps

Out of date

Other

Thank you for your feedback!

Trusted by Consumers. Recognized by AI.

As the largest network of trusted legal brands, we help firms build authority across the platforms consumers and AI systems rely on most. Our network helps attorneys strengthen visibility, credibility, and preference where legal decisions begin.

Explore the Network