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Defendant is a person of great merit.  He worked hard, fulfilled his family responsibilities, achieved a good educational record under difficult conditions, earned a law degree, and became a member of the bar.  Had defendant started his legal career in different environment or received mentorship from an ethical senior layer, he could have been a great attorney.  But the seriousness of the offense, and the fact that defendant was a member of the bar, cannot be overlooked.  For purposes of general deterrence the court bears a responsibility to the public and to the bar to impose a sentence of imprisonment in addition to the other consequences defendant will suffer, such as discipline and disbarment.