“The record is replete with instances in which Mr. Begue acted as prosecutor throughout the proceedings, and at times, simultaneously acted as prosecutor, panel member and independent counsel—even ruling on his own objection.”
—Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal unanimous decision on Sept. 26, 2012, to reverse the the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry’s 2010 revocation of the license of Shreveport dentist Dr. C. Ryan Haygood.
“Based upon our review of the record, we find that Mr. Begue’s functions of general counsel, independent counsel, prosecutor and fact-finder were so interwoven that they became indistinguishable, which created the appearance of impropriety and deprived the proceedings of the imperative and fundamental appearance of fairness. Therefore, the board’s decision to revoke Dr. Haygood’s license must be reversed.”
—Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, in that same decision.
Has anyone thought to bring this up before the La State Bar for censure?
Begue has multiple complaints present before the state bar. They may think about getting to them one of these days. Nobody is holding their breath.
Brain Begue being is being investigated by Louisiana disciplinary bar Council. He is investigated for racketeering and extortion as well as the unethical of practice in Louisiana. I will encourage everyone to complain to the Louisiana disciplinary Bar Council