In November, 1993, this Court approved Nathan's request for a voluntary suspension pending his appeal of his convictions. In the Matter of Ivan H. Nathan, 263 Ga. 569 ( 438 S.E.2d 89) (1993). In June, 1994, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed Nathan's convictions. Thereafter, Nathan filed a petition for voluntary surrender of his license.
E.g., In the Matter of Nathan, 263 Ga. 569 ( 438 S.E.2d 89) (1993). A review of cases involving Standard 66 violations reveals that it is only in rare instances that sufficient mitigating factors exist to justify a lesser penalty.