Section 16-22-401 - Grounds for removal or suspension

Any attorney who is guilty of any felony or infamous crime, of improperly retaining his client's money, of any malpractice, deceit, or misdemeanor in his professional capacity, is an habitual drunkard, or is guilty of any ungentlemanly conduct in the practice of his profession may be removed or suspended from practice, upon charges exhibited against him, and proceedings thereon had as provided in this subchapter.Rev. Stat., ch. 15, § 12; C. & M. Dig., § 610; Pope's Dig., § 650; A.S.A. 1947, § 25-401.