In re Hipp
In re Hipp
Opinion of the Court
In this attorney disciplinary matter, respondent conditionally admits to engaging in misconduct and agrees to be suspended. We accept the conditional admission and suspend him from the practice of law for one (1) year.
Respondent pled guilty to seven counts of knowingly, willfully, and unlawfully making and accepting a contribution in the name of another person, and aiding and abetting others in the commission of that offense in violation of 2 U.S.C. § 441f and 18 U.S.C. § 2. Respondent was sentenced to five years’ probation on each count, to run concurrently, and ordered to, among other things, remain on home detention for ninety days, pay a $5,000 fine, and perform 200 hours of community service.
A violation of the laws set forth above is a serious crime pursuant to Rule 2(z) of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement (RLDE), Rule 413, SCACR. By his conduct, respondent has violated Rule 8.4 of the Rules of Professional
In our opinion, respondent’s misconduct warrants a definite suspension from the practice of law for one year. Accordingly, respondent is suspended for one year. Within fifteen days of the date of this opinion, respondent shall file an affidavit with the Clerk of Court showing that he has complied with Rule 30, RLDE.
DEFINITE SUSPENSION.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- In the Matter of Van D. HIPP, Jr.
- Status
- Published