Let's assume that the state bar suspends Nifong or whatever the terminology. Since the office is named "District Attorney then doesn't that mean that he could no longer be DA?
( I'm not a lawyer nor do I reside in NC. )
http://liestoppers.blogspot.com/2007/01/they-look-at-mother.html
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Nifong's magic bullet has ricocheted. We pledge that we will not be content until we've discovered everyone who helped supply his ammunition. Wherever that may lead.
If Nifong is disbarred, he could not serve as district attorney. In fact, he could not practice law in any capacity anywhere in North Carolina.
I would think so, wouldn't you?
Just last week, a judge here who was disbarred was forced to resign because he couldn't do what he was elected to do.