In Re the Disciplinary Proceedings Against Carson

The Board of Governors of the Washington State Bar Association recommends that Everal Carson be suspended from the practice of law for a period of 6 months.

The record shows that Mr. Carson failed to file income tax returns during the years 1944 to 1955, although he received taxable income in those years. He pleaded guilty to a count charging that he wilfully and knowingly failed to file a return for 1954, and, on March 29, 1961, was sentenced by the United States District Court to imprisonment for 4 months and to pay a fine of $1,000.

On September 6, 1961, he was reprimanded by the Board of…