People v. Rice

ROVIRA, Justice.

A complaint was filed with the Grievance Committee of the Supreme Court charging the respondent, Howard L. Rice, with unprofessional conduct in violation of C.R. C.P. 241.6 and the Code of Professional Responsibility. Although he was given notice of the charges as provided in C.R.C.P. 241.25(b), the respondent failed to file an answer; and pursuant to a motion for default filed by the complainant, an order for default was entered on October 3, 1984.

A hearing was held on December 7,1984, at which time the respondent failed to appear in person or by attorney. Three documentary…