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    The document summarizes a Supreme Court case regarding a petition by Al Argosino to take the lawyer's oath after previously being convicted of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide for his involvement in a hazing incident. The Court recognized that Argosino showed genuine concern for civic duties through various certifications. While stressing the importance of upholding the lawyer's oath, the Court ultimately allowed Argosino to take the oath, sign the attorney roll, and practice law, hoping he would continue community assistance as a lawyer.

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    The document summarizes a Supreme Court case regarding a petition by Al Argosino to take the lawyer's oath after previously being convicted of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide for his involvement in a hazing incident. The Court recognized that Argosino showed genuine concern for civic duties through various certifications. While stressing the importance of upholding the lawyer's oath, the Court ultimately allowed Argosino to take the oath, sign the attorney roll, and practice law, hoping he would continue community assistance as a lawyer.

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    RE: PETITION OF AL ARGOSINO TO TAKE THE LAWYERS OATH

    B.M. No. 712, March 19, 1997


    PADILLA, J.

    DOCTRINE:

    “The lawyer's oath is NOT a mere ceremony or formality for practicing law. Every lawyer
    should at ALL TIMES weigh his actions according to the sworn promises he makes when taking
    the lawyer's oath. If all lawyers conducted themselves strictly according to the lawyer's oath
    and the Code of Professional Responsibility, the administration of justice will undoubtedly be
    faster, fairer and easier for everyone concerned.”

    FACTS:

    Petitioner Al Caparros Argosino passed the bar examinations held in 1993. The Court however
    deferred his oath-taking due to his previous conviction for Reckless Imprudence Resulting In
    Homicide.

    The criminal case which resulted in petitioner's conviction, arose from the death of a neophyte
    during fraternity initiation rites sometime in September 1991.

    After petitioner was discharged from probation in 1994, he filed before this Court a petition to
    be allowed to take the lawyer's oath.

    In compliance with the resolution, petitioner submitted no less than fifteen (15)
    certifications/letters executed by among others two (2) senators, five (5) trial court judges, and
    six (6) members of religious orders. Petitioner likewise submitted evidence that a scholarship
    foundation had been established in honor of Raul Camaligan, the hazing victim, through joint
    efforts of the latter's family and the eight (8) accused in the criminal case.

    Atty. Gilbert Camaligan, father of Raul, commented on petitioner's prayer. In his comment, he
    stated that:

    He has forgiven petitioner and his co-accused for the death of his son. However, as a loving
    father who had lost a son whom he had hoped would succeed him in his law practice, he still
    feels the pain of an untimely demise and the stigma of the gruesome manner of his death.

    He also stated that he is not in a position to say whether petitioner is now morally fit for
    admission to the bar. He therefore submits the matter to the sound discretion of the Court.

    ISSUE:

    Whether or not petitioner is now morally fit for admission to the bar. 

    RULING:
    YES. In allowing Mr. Argosino to take the lawyer's oath, the Court recognizes that Mr. Argosino
    is not inherently of bad moral fiber. On the contrary, the various certifications show that he is a
    devout Catholic with a genuine concern for civic duties and public service.

    The Court stress to Mr. Argosino that the lawyer's oath is NOT a mere ceremony or formality
    for practicing law. Every lawyer should at ALL TIMES weigh his actions according to the sworn
    promises he makes when taking the lawyer's oath. If all lawyers conducted themselves strictly
    according to the lawyer's oath and the Code of Professional Responsibility, the administration
    of justice will undoubtedly be faster, fairer and easier for everyone concerned.

    The Court sincerely hopes that Mr. Argosino will continue with the assistance he has been
    giving to his community. As a lawyer he will now be in a better position to render legal and
    other services to the more unfortunate members of society.

    PREMISES CONSIDERED, petitioner Al Caparros Argosino is hereby ALLOWED to take the


    lawyer's oath on a date to be set by the Court, to sign the Roll of Attorneys and, thereafter, to
    practice the legal profession.

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