In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Miller

The accused attorney, John R. Miller, was charged with three counts of unethical conduct in his representation of two individuals in criminal proceedings against them. This matter comes to this court following a trial before a Trial Board and review by the Disciplinary Review Board.

THE FIRST COUNT

The first charge arose incident to Miller’s representation of Rodney Wilkins, an indigent, in a criminal case. Miller had been appointed by the Circuit Court for Marion County. Following his appointment, Miller and Wilkins met and discussed the case. Among the matters they discussed was the procedure…