Rule 4-204.5 - Letters of Instruction(a) In addition to dismissing a complaint, the State Disciplinary Board may issue a letter of instruction to the respondent upon the following conditions: (1) the case has been thoroughly investigated, the respondent has been notified of and has had an opportunity to answer the charges brought against him, and the case has been reported to a quorum of the State Disciplinary Board assembled at a regularly scheduled meeting; and(2) the State Disciplinary Board, as evidenced through the majority vote of its members present and voting, is of the opinion that the respondent either: (i) has not engaged in conduct that is in violation of the provisions of Part IV, Chapter 1 of these Rules; or(ii) has engaged in conduct that although technically in violation of such Rules is not reprehensible, and has resulted in no harm or injury to any third person, and is not in violation of the spirit of such Rules; or(iii) has engaged in conduct in violation of any recognized voluntary creed of professionalism. (b) A letter of instruction shall not constitute a finding of any disciplinary infraction.Ga. R. Prof. Cond. 4-204.5