In Re the Contempt of the Supreme Court of Indiana

This matter comes before this Court on an Order to Appear and Show Cause directing the respondent, Stephan J. Lustina, to appear and show cause why he should not be held in contempt of this Court. This Court has inherent and statutory authority to punish contempt of Court by fine and imprisonment. IC 33-2-1-4; In re Curry, 673 N.E.2d 755 (Ind.1996); In re Crumpacker, 431 N.E.2d 91 (Ind.1982). 1

The respondent was admitted to the Bar of this state in 1972. On April 6, 1995, he was suspended from the practice of law for a period of not less than one (1) year, without automatic reinstatement, for…