In re Bates

In this attorney grievance matter, respondent has unconditionally admitted that he is guilty of misconduct and requests this Court to impose such discipline as may be appropriate. We accept respondent’s unconditional admission and disbar him.

Respondent admits that he pled guilty in the United States District Court for South Carolina to possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and to knowingly and willfully making a false statement to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 1001 (1976). Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute is a crime of moral…