Posted: Dec 14, 2020 7:01 AM MT | Last Updated: December 14, 2020
Shawn Beaver is expected to be sentenced for contempt of court before Christmas.(J. Penner Photo Co.)
The Law Society of Alberta wants disbarred Edmonton lawyer Shawn Beaver sent to jail for one year for what it calls egregious and flagrant misconduct.
Beaver s lawyer has asked Court of Queen s Bench Associate Chief Justice John Rooke to consider community service and impose a fine instead.
Rooke will issue his written decision on sentencing before Christmas.
Beaver was disbarred in February 2017 after the Law Society of Alberta found he had stolen from clients trust accounts. While the case was still being considered, the court issued an injunction prohibiting Beaver from doing any legal work.