In re Dunn
In re Dunn
Opinion of the Court
In this attorney disciplinary matter, respondent and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) have entered into an Agreement for Discipline by Consent pursuant to Rule 21, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR. In the agreement, respondent
FACTS
On two separate occasions, respondent engaged the services of a prostitute. On those occasions, he consumed illegal drugs. Respondent was arrested and later pled guilty to possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamines.
LAW
Respondent admits that, by his misconduct, he has violated the following provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 407, SCACR: Rule 8.4(a) (it is professional misconduct for lawyer to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct); Rule 8.4(b) (it is professional misconduct for lawyer to commit a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects); and Rule 8.4(c) (it is professional misconduct for a lawyer to engage in conduct involving moral turpitude).
CONCLUSION
We accept the Agreement for Discipline by Consent and indefinitely suspend respondent from the practice of law.
INDEFINITE SUSPENSION.
. Respondent’s misconduct occurred before the effective date of the Amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct. See Court Order dated June 20, 2005. The Rules cited in this opinion are those which were in effect at the time of respondent’s misconduct.
. On February 21, 2003, respondent was placed on interim suspension. In the Matter of Dunn, 364 S.C. 292, 613 S.E.2d 754 (2003).
Reference
- Full Case Name
- In the Matter of William T. DUNN, Jr.
- Status
- Published