Florida Bar v. Von Zamft

We have for review the report of the referee recommending that disciplinary measures be imposed upon respondent, Michael Lee Von Zamft, for alleged ethical breaches. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 15, Fla. Const.

FACTS

At the time of these events, Michael Von Zamft (Von Zamft) was employed by the Office of the State Attorney in the Elev*387enth Judicial Circuit. In April and May 1998 that office was prosecuting a capital case. Von Zamft and the judge presiding over the case were friends; however, Von Zamft was not involved with the case. At an April 1998 status conference, the assistant state…