People v. Draizen

A hearing panel of the supreme court grievance committee approved the findings and recommendation of a hearing board that the respondent in this lawyer discipline case be disbarred following his conviction for second-degree murder. We accept the panel’s recommendation.

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The respondent was licensed to practice law in Colorado in 1977. This disciplinary proceeding was commenced following the respondent’s conviction for murder in the second degree. C.R.C.P. 241.16 provides in relevant part:(a) Proof of Conviction. Except as otherwise provided by these Rules, a certificate from the clerk of any…