In re Barce

ORDER FINDING MISCONDUCT AND IMPOSING DISCIPLINE

Upon review of the report of the hearing officer appointed by this Court to hear evidence on the Disciplinary Commission’s Verified Complaint for Disciplinary Action, the respondent’s petition for review, the Commission’s response and respondent’s reply, we find that the respondent engaged in attorney misconduct.

Facts: Respondent is the elected part-time Prosecuting Attorney of Benton County. The circumstances leading to this case involve a landlord/tenant dispute. On September 10, 2002, a landlord consulted with the Chief Deputy Prosecutor…