Matter of Discipline of Russell

HENDERSON, Justice.

This is a disciplinary proceeding.

On March 24, 1992, attorney David P. Russell, Respondent, pled, guilty to Misprision of a Felony, a Class 1 misdemeanor, SDCL 22-11-12 which states:

Any person who, having knowledge, which is not privileged, of the commission of a felony, conceals the same, or does not immediately disclose such felony, with the name of the perpetrator thereof, and all the facts in relation thereto, to the proper authorities, shall be guilty of misprision of a felony....

Attorney Russell assisted known fugitives from Florida in fleeing from authorities by…