People v. Ashley

For purposes of this opinion we have consolidated two attorney discipline cases involving the respondent, Peter Joseph Ashley. In Case No. 90SA64, a hearing board of the Supreme Court Grievance Committee (Committee) recommended that the respondent be disciplined by public censure and directed to refund $100 to the complaining witness. A hearing panel, by a divided vote, concurred in the recommendation. 1

In Case No. 90SA143, a hearing board recommended that the respondent be suspended from the practice of law for one year and one day and ordered to make restitution to two clients. A hearing…