Challenged

The California State Bar Court Hearing Department approved a stipulated sanction of a two-year suspension with all but 30 days stayed and probation for a Challenging Another to a Fight infraction

On August 8, 2016, the Los Angeles County District Attorney filed a criminal complaint in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, case no. 6CJ 12203, charging respondent with one count of violating Penal Code section 242 [Battery], a misdemeanor, one count of violating Penal Code section 415(1) [Challenging Another to a Fight], an infraction, one count of violating Penal Code section 415(2) [Causing Disturbance to Another by Loud and Unreasonable Noise], a misdemeanor and one count of violating Penal Code section 647(1) [Under Influence of Liquor in Public Place], a misdemeanor.

On April 13, 2017, respondent pled no contest to one count of violating Penal Code section 242 [Battery], a misdemeanor and one count of violating of Penal Code section 415(1) [Challenging Another to a Fight], an infraction. On that date, the court accepted respondent’s plea, found him guilty, and dismissed the remaining two counts.

On the night in question, police were called

When the officers arrived, they saw respondent and an adult male, (“victim”) lying on the street in front of a restaurant with respondent on top of the victim.

The victim told the officers that there was a dispute inside the restaurant and respondent was verbally attacking another waiter. Respondent was escorted out of the restaurant.

As respondent left the restaurant, he punched the victim in the face, which caused a small laceration and swelling to the victim’s face.

The attorney has a frecord of prior discipline for misconduct related to the practice of law. (Mike Frisch)