Legal Opinion
People v. Casias
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided August 31, 2011No. 10PDJ102PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*669OPINION AND DECISION IMPOSING SANCTIONS PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 251.19(b)
I. SUMMARY
After accepting an appointment by the Pueblo District Court to represent an indigent defendant, Respondent discussed with his client the prospect of converting to private representation. Respondent ultimately accepted a $5,000.00 retainer from the client, to whom he made statements implying that private representation would be superior to public representation. The People allege that Respondent violated five Rules of Professional Conduct Colo. RPC 1.7(a)@), 1.8(a)(1)-(8), 1.5(b), 8.4(c), and 8.4(d). AL though the…
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