In Re Ervin

In this disciplinary matter, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) brought formal charges against Respondent William Grayson Ervin following his arrest for pointing and presenting a firearm. The Panel recommended Respondent be suspended for two years retroactively, pay the costs of the proceeding, and attend counseling for two years. We believe a lesser sanction is warranted and suspend Respondent for six months retroactive to the date of his interim suspension.

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Respondent graduated from college in 2004 and then worked as a police officer in Horry County for a year and a half. Following…