Disciplinary Counsel v. Hoague

[This opinion has been published in Ohio Official Reports at 88 Ohio St.3d 321.] OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL v. HOAGUE. [Cite as Disciplinary Counsel v. Hoague,

2000-Ohio-340.] Judges—Misconduct—Six-month suspension stayed—Conviction of coercion— Acting in a manner that does not promote public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary—Misusing authority of judicial office to achieve personal goal of reprimanding persons believed guilty of reckless driving—Canon 2. (No. 99-1498—Submitted October 12, 1999—Decided March 29, 2000.) ON CERTIFIED REPORT by the Board of…