Opinion
No. 2001-OB-1142
October 11, 2001.
ORDER
IT IS ORDERED that Joseph W. Thomas is hereby immediately returned to ineligible status pending further orders of this court.
/s/ Chet D. Traylor Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana
CALOGERO, C.J., would invite respondent to reply to DA's letter, and afford respondent an opportunity within 72 hours to show more adequately compliance with this court's earlier direction.
JOHNSON, J., dissents with reasons.
I would allow respondent an opportunity to reply to the letter from the District Attorney, and I would allow the District Court to hold a hearing and receive evidence and/or documentation with reference to compliance with that court's consent judgment which was entered into by the parties.
According to Rule XIX, this court can only suspend a license to practice law after certification by the District Court. I would not suspend respondent's license without affording him the opportunity to show more adequate compliance with this court's earlier instructions.