Legal Opinion
People v. Brennan
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided October 28, 2009No. 08PDJ052PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DECISION AND ORDER IMPOSING SANCTIONS PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 251.19(b)
I. DISCIPLINARY ISSUE ADDRESSED
A lawyer shall not engage in conduct intended to disrupt a tribunal or conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. Respondent repeatedly ignored admonitions from a judge to follow trial protocol and openly expressed disdain for his rulings thereby disrupting and impeding the proceedings. He also verbally abused court staff and opposing counsel. If Respondent engaged in this conduct with the intent to disrupt the tribunal, what is the appropriate sanction? 1
II. SUMMARY
Respondent engaged…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- In Re SnyderSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
- In Re RooseSupreme Court of Colorado · 2003
- In Re PautlerSupreme Court of Colorado · 2002
- In Re Attorney CSupreme Court of Colorado · 2002
- Losavio v. DISTRICT COURT IN & FOR TENTH JUD. DIST.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1973
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3Cited by3 opinions
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