Opinion
Supreme Court Case No. 21S-DI-508
12-16-2021
Published Order of Interim Suspension Upon Notice of Guilty Finding
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23 (11.1)(a), has filed a "Notice of Finding of Guilt and Request for Suspension," requesting that Respondent be suspended from the practice of law in this State, pending further order of this Court or final resolution of any resulting disciplinary action, due to Respondent being found guilty of a crime punishable as a felony.
The Court, being duly advised and upon consideration of all materials submitted, now finds that Respondent has been found guilty of the following offense under Indiana law: Check Deception, a level 6 felony sentenced as a class A misdemeanor.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Respondent is suspended from the practice of law in this State, effective immediately. Respondent is ordered to fulfill the duties of a suspended attorney under Admission and Discipline Rule 23(26). This interim suspension shall expire 180 days from the date of this order, absent demonstration by the Commission before the expiration that it should continue beyond 180 days.
All Justices concur.