Home Grown Sanction

A two-year suspension was imposed by the New York Appellate Division for the Third Judicial Department as a result of a conviction

In August 2015, Padilla pleaded guilty to the crime of manufacturing, distributing or dispensing a controlled dangerous substance, i.e., marihuana (see NJ Stat Ann 2C:35-5). This charge stemmed from the discovery by New Jersey authorities of a marihuana growing operation in the basement of Padilla’s home. In October 2015, Padilla was sentenced to, among other things, 90 days in jail and two years of probation. He duly reported his conviction to this Court.

The court took into consideration the absence of prior discipline. (Mike Frisch)