In Re Smith

In this attorney disciplinary matter, respondent and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) have entered into an agreement pursuant to Rule 21, Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement, Rule 413, SCACR. In the agreement, respondent admits misconduct and consents to a definite suspension of six months, retroactive to March 1, 2001. 1 We accept the agreement.

Facts

Respondent was arrested on January 10, 2001, and charged with trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in methamphetamine, and possession of marijuana. Respondent was placed on interim suspension as a result of the charges. The charges…