Matter of Persaud

OPINION OF THE COURT

The Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial District served the respondent with a verified petition dated July 13, 2016, containing two charges of professional misconduct. After a hearing on February 14, 2017, the Special Referee issued a report sustaining both charges. The Grievance Committee now moves to confirm the report of the Special Referee and to impose such discipline as the Court deems just and proper. The respondent has submitted a response, consenting to the motion to confirm, and asking for the imposition of a public censure.

Charge one alleges that the…