In Re Discipline of Doncouse

PARRISH, Justice:

T1 The Office of Professional Conduct (OPC) of the Utah State Bar appeals from a judgment of the district court suspending attorney Russell T. Doncouse from the practice of law for one year based on his violation of the Utah Rules of Professional Conduct during a previously ordered ninety-day suspension. The OPC argues that Doncouse's misconduct warranted disbarment. We disagree, but hold that the suspension ordered by the district court should be increased from one to three years, the longest period of suspension authorized under our rules.

BACKGROUND

T2 On March 1, 2002, the…