Matter of Discipline of Jeffries

(on rehearing).

On August 12, 1992, this Court determined James L. Jeffries was not “a fit and proper person to continue to practice law” and we ordered him disbarred. In re Discipline of Jeffries, 488 N.W.2d 674, 677 (S.D.1992) (Jeffries I). We later granted Jeffries’ petition for rehearing. We now determine the judgment of disbarment of Jeffries will be vacated and Jeffries will now be suspended from the practice of law for a period of three years beginning August 12, 1992, the effective date of his disbarment.

FACTS

A" more complete factual background can be found at Jeffries I, so only a…