Opinion
07PDJ033.
May 22, 2007.
Attorney Regulation.
The Presiding Disciplinary Judge approved a Conditional Admission of Misconduct submitted by the parties and suspended C. Edward Jones (Attorney Registration No. 27351) from the practice of law for a period of six months, with the requirement of C.R.C.P. 251.29(c)-(e) reinstatement proceedings and conditions, effective May 22, 2007. Respondent had been immediately suspended from the practice of law. On November 17, 2006, Respondent pled guilty to possession of one gram or less of a controlled substance — schedule II, C.R.S. 18-18-405(1), (2.3)(a)(I), a class six felony. As part of his plea, he stipulated to a two-year supervised deferred judgment. Respondent also pled guilty to driving while ability impaired ("DWAI") in February 2007. Respondent's misconduct constituted grounds for the imposition of discipline pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.5(b) and violated Colo. RPC 8.4(b).