In re May , 2005 La. LEXIS 2488 ( 2005 )


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  • ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

    PER CURIAM.

    The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation into allegations that respondent made inappropriate extrajudicial statements concerning *1081the handling of a pending criminal case by the judge to whom the case was assigned. Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent and the ODC submitted a-joint petition for consent discipline, in which respondent admits that his conduct was prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of Rule 8.4(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Having reviewed the petition,

    IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that Walter Edward May, Jr., Louisiana Bar Roll number 9120, be publicly reprimanded.

    IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent shall enroll in and attend the Ethics School program offered by the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Practice Assistance and Improvement Committee.

    IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all costs and expenses in the matter are assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 10.1, with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court’s judgment until paid. ' •

Document Info

Docket Number: No. 2005-B-1664

Citation Numbers: 917 So. 2d 1080, 2005 La. LEXIS 2488, 2005 WL 3179687

Filed Date: 11/29/2005

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 10/18/2024