The Supreme Court has suspended lawyer Jesus Nicardo M. Falcis III from the practice of law for one year after finding him guilty of simple misconduct over a social media post that contained profane and offensive language, according to a report by BusinessWorld.
In a decision penned by an associate justice, the Court ruled that Falcis’s actions violated the ethical standards expected of lawyers, emphasizing that such standards remain binding even when lawyers express themselves on online platforms.
The case serves as a reminder that lawyers must maintain decorum and respect in all forms of communication, including digital ones, as the legal profession holds its members to a high standard of conduct both in and out of court.