A 30-day active suspension has been ordered by the Indiana Supreme Court for a series of offenses

In May 2011, Respondent was convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (“OWI”) with an alcohol concentration equivalent of .15 or more. In February 2016, Respondent pled guilty to possession of marijuana. Respondent did not report either of these convictions to the Commission. In April 2015, Respondent was arrested for and charged with various OWI-related offenses. Respondent has been placed in the Allen County Alcohol Deterrent Program (“AADP”), and his OWI prosecution has been deferred pending his completion of the AADP program.

Sanction

For Respondent’s professional misconduct, the Court suspends Respondent from the practice of law for a period of 180 days, beginning October 5, 2017, with 30 days actively served and the remainder stayed subject to completion of at least 24 months of probation with JLAP monitoring.

(Mike Frisch)