Suspension For Probation Violation

A suspension of six months and a day was imposed by the Arizona Presiding Disciplinary Judge for an attorney’s violation of conditions of earlier discipline.

Ms. Rogers conditionally admits she missed required MAP appoints with her MAP monitor beginning in September 2013. She further conditionally admits she began drinking alcohol in October 2013. In addition, Ms. Rogers admits she used illegal drugs between November 18, 2013 and December 2, 2013. On December 31, 2013, Ms. Rogers reported to her MAP monitor she had sustained a head injury which required medical treatment. Ms. Roger went on medical leave and was no longer practicing law. Ms. Rogers transferred to inactive membership status on February 4, 2014, and thereafter entered a voluntary rehabilitation program and successfully completed inpatient treatment from February 11, 2014 and May 8, 2014 at Pia’s Place. Effective October 30, 2014, Ms. Rogers voluntarily transferred to active membership status.

The judge accepted a consent sanction

The PDJ finds the proposed sanctions of a six month and one day suspension effective August 1, 2015 and two years of probation upon reinstatement, meets the objectives of discipline, therefore, the Agreement is accepted. A period of suspension of more than six months will require proof of rehabilitation and compliance with other requirements prior to being reinstated to the practice of law. Specific terms and conditions of probation shall be determined at the time of reinstatement.

(Mike Frisch)