Felony Draws Interim Suspension

The Indiana Supreme Court has suspended an attorney convicted of a felony offense

The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23(11.1)(a), has filed a “Notice of Finding of Guilt and Request for Suspension,” requesting that Respondent be suspended from the practice of law in this State, pending further order of this Court or final resolution of any resulting disciplinary action, due to Respondent being found guilty of a crime punishable as a felony.

The Court, being duly advised and upon consideration of all materials submitted, now finds that Respondent has been found guilty of the following offense under Indiana law: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, a level 6 felony.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Respondent is suspended from the practice of law in this State, effective immediately. 

(Mike Frisch)