In re Field

OPINION OF THE COURT

Petitioner moves to confirm the Referee’s report with respect to a charge of professional misconduct after respondent had been convicted on a guilty plea in the Criminal Court of *508the City of New York on charges of presenting a false insurance claim in violation of section 175.50 of the Penal Law, a class A misdemeanor.

Respondent’s father-in-law had purchased a boat at a cost of $5,000 as a 25th wedding anniversary gift for respondent and his wife. Respondent admits that he neglected or failed to apply for insurance on the boat and claims that, after completing the…