Split Sanction For Drug Offense

The Indiana Supreme Court has stayed 30 days of a 150-day suspension with conditions

After twice providing methamphetamine to a confidential informant, Respondent was charged with several drug-related counts and ultimately pled guilty to one count of methamphetamine possession, a level 6 felony.

Respondent has no prior discipline and has voluntarily entered into a monitoring agreement with the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP) to address factors contributing to his misconduct.

Terms

For Respondent’s professional misconduct, the Court suspends Respondent from the practice of law for a period of 150 days, beginning August 31, 2022, with 120 days actively served and the remainder stayed subject to completion of at least two years of probation with continued JLAP monitoring. The Court incorporates by reference the terms and conditions of probation set forth in the parties’ Conditional Agreement, which include among other things the parties’ agreement that any violation of probation shall result in the balance of Respondent’s suspension being actively served without automatic reinstatement.

(Mike Frisch)