People v. Abelman

VOLLACK, Justice.

In this case, we order that the respondent Allan David Abelman (respondent) be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months, beginning from the date of announcement of this opinion, and that he be assessed the costs of the disciplinary proceedings.

Respondent was admitted to the bar of the Colorado Supreme Court on May 17, 1976. He is registered in the official records of this court, registration number 7178.

Criminal charges were filed against the respondent in 1986 in Montrose County, Colorado. On July 21, 1986, he entered a plea of guilty to Unlawful Use of…