Columbus Bar Ass'n v. Gloeckner

The board recommended respondent’s indefinite suspension from the practice of law “because of the seriousness of the crime of which *84respondent was convicted.” Respondent contends that in reaching its conclusion the board did not fully take into account certain mitigating circumstances attending his conviction. Specifically, respondent points to the tenuousness of his connection with the individual who actually solicited the bribe, the isolated nature of the criminal incident in light of respondent’s otherwise exemplary record, and the fact that the state had offered to reduce the charges…