In re Canale

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1984 and maintains an office for the practice of law in Albany County.

By petition dated March 11, 1994, the Committee on Professional Standards charged respondent with violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102 (A) (3), (5) and (7) (22 NYCRR 1200 [a] [3], [5], [7]), by engaging in illegal conduct involving moral turpitude, conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, and conduct adversely reflecting on his fitness to practice law. At a time when respondent was having alcohol, substance abuse and psychological…