In re DeArmond

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Daniel DeArmond, the Respondent in this case, was charged in a four count complaint for disciplinary action with, among other matters, committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on his fit ness as a lawyer. On February 10, 1998, pursuant to the Hearing Officer's recommendation, this Court suspended the Respondent pending final determination of this case. After a hearing on the merits of the complaint, the Hearing Officer also tendered her findings of fact, and the case is now before us for final decision. Though given proper notice, Respondent failed to appear at the…