People v. Knight

The respondent 1 in this attorney discipline case pleaded guilty to third-degree assault on his wife, contrary to section 18-3-204, 8B C.R.S. (1986), a class 1 misdemeanor. The assistant disciplinary counsel filed a formal complaint against the respondent alleging professional misconduct. A hearing panel of the Supreme Court Grievance Committee approved the findings and recommendation of a hearing board that the respondent be suspended from the practice of law for 180 days, be required to petition for reinstatement, and be assessed costs. Neither the assistant disciplinary counsel nor the…