OWI And Bar Discipline

The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered a 90-day suspension without automatic reinstatement of an attorney convicted of a felony drunk driving offense.

On or about July 10, 2015, Respondent was convicted on a guilty plea to Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated (“OWI”), with a Prior Conviction within Five Years, a level 6 felony.

Respondent has prior discipline in Case No. 49S00-1310-DI-682 resulting from her prior OWI conviction. As a result of her 2015 felony conviction, Respondent’s disciplinary probation was revoked and her stayed suspension was ordered served without automatic reinstatement in DI-682, and an interim suspension also was ordered in the instant case. 

The sanction for such offenses varies widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. (Mike Frisch)