However, the
mitigating factors appeared to be far more significant, including what the OJC described
as his inadequate apology, efforts to change or modify his
conduct, but most importantly, his «27 year record of unblemished and exemplary service on the bench.»
Having considered the matter fully including that the infractions were non-criminal and sanctioned by a fine of $ 100, the time elapsed since their commission, and numerous other
mitigating factors including Justice Déziel's irreproachable career
as a judge, his apology and the unequivocal support expressed by the judge's chief justice and associate chief justice, the Inquiry Committee concluded that Justice Déziel's
conduct was not so serious
as to warrant removal.»