State v. Regier

This opinion consolidates two original actions in discipline numbered 52,195 and 51,950 brought against Kansas attorney Max Regier. The actions are before this court pursuant to Supreme Court Rule No. 212 (228 Kan. adv. sheet No. 1, vi-vii). Each complaint and ensuing disciplinary action will be discussed separately.

The facts which gave rise to the complaints are as follows. In June, 1974, Regier represented Charles Dvorak, who was charged with aggravated sodomy. Jury trial was held October 23, 1974, and Dvorak was convicted and sentenced to a term of 15 years to life. Dvorak was released on…