In the Matter of Sprott

The majority has imposed an inadequate sanction. Respondent should be disbarred.

There is no more serious duty imposed upon this Court than proper discipline of attorneys who are guilty of misconduct. The quality of justice administered in our state depends largely upon the character and integrity of persons whom this Court has judged to be morally fit to practice law.

Respondent has sexually assaulted two teenage boys. His conduct was morally reprehensible and illegal. The evidence is undisputed, and the majority concedes, that respondent’s desire to have sex with children is incurable, and…