In re Dumaine

ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

LPER CURIAM.

This disciplinary matter arises from six counts of formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Arthur F. Dumaine, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

The Scott Matter

On October 19, 1997, James Scott broke into a vending machine at the City Park driving range. He was arrested and subsequently charged by bill of information with theft of more than $100 but less than $500. Thereafter, Mr. Scott’s mother paid respondent $1,000 to represent her son in connection with the criminal…