Misdiagnosed

A stayed 90-day suspension with fitness was imposed by the Indiana Supreme Court

In August 2017, pursuant to a guilty plea, Respondent was convicted in Johnson County of felony and misdemeanor counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (“OWI”). Respondent has a prior conviction for OWI in Marion County and was on probation at the time of her arrest in Johnson County.

As a result of her probation violation, Respondent received among other things a sentence of 45 days’ house arrest and was required to submit to daily alcohol monitoring. As a result of her second conviction, Respondent received a 730-day sentence, the bulk of which was suspended to probation. Respondent has no prior discipline and has been cooperative with the disciplinary process.

Respondent voluntarily sought out treatment and therapy following her first arrest in September 2016 and has been fully compliant with all medical recommendations. Unbeknownst to Respondent, her initial diagnosis was not fully accurate, which rendered her treatment plan less effective. Respondent obtained a more accurate diagnosis following her second arrest, and her current treatment plan has proven very successful.

The conditions include working with the Bar’s counseling program during a one-year probation.  (Mike Frisch)