A Serious Problem

The Arkansas Supreme Court disbarred an attorney as a result of a felony conviction for a second offense of driving while intoxicated. The court held that the felony offense involved a “serious crime.” The attorney had been suspended on an interim basis after the conviction but continued to practice law. The court held that the practice of law involves broader conduct than appearing in court, but includes holding oneself out as a licensed attorney. When the attorney was arrested on a revocation warrant for the practicing while suspended charge, his blood alcohol level was .32% (Mike Frisch)