Legal Opinion

People v. Rasure

Supreme Court of Colorado

Decided May 20, 2009No. 07PDJ078, 07PDJ085, 08PDJ004, 08PDJ027, 08PDJ040, 08PDJ057Published

1Opinion of the Court

DECISION AND ORDER IMPOSING SANCTIONS PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 251.19(c)

I. ISSUE

Disbarment is generally appropriate when a lawyer knowingly converts client property and causes injury or potential injury to a client. Respondent engaged in a pattern of misconduct, which included the knowing conversion of client property. Respondent failed to answer the complaints or otherwise participate in these proceedings in a meaningful manner. What is the appropriate sanction for his misconduct?

SANCTION IMPOSED: ATTORNEY DISBARRED

II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The People filed complaints in this consolidated matter on…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. In Re RooseSupreme Court of Colorado · 2003
  2. People v. VaralloSupreme Court of Colorado · 1996
  3. People v. RichardsSupreme Court of Colorado · 1987
  4. In Re FischerSupreme Court of Colorado · 2004
  5. People v. MotsenbockerSupreme Court of Colorado · 1996

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