In re Cox

OPINION

This matter is before the Court following disciplinary proceedings conducted pursuant to the Rules Governing Discipline, SCRA1986, 17-101 to -316 (Repl.Pamp.1991 and Cum.Supp.1993), in which Donald C. Cox admitted having been convicted of a fourth degree felony but denied that his conviction constituted a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, SCRA 1986, 16-101 to -805 (Repl.Pamp.1991 & Cum.Supp.1993). We adopt the disciplinary board’s recommendation that Cox be suspended from the practice of law pursuant to Rule 17-206(A)(2).

On May 10, 1993, Cox was convicted by way of a plea…