People v. Preston

On June 28 and 29, 2011, a Hearing Board composed of

CHARLES F. GARCIA and FREDERIC (JERRY) K. CONOVER, members of the bar, and WILLIAM R. LUCERO,

the Presiding Disciplinary Judge ("PDJ"), held a C.R.C.P. 251.18 hearing. Margaret B. Funk appeared on behalf of the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel ("the People"), and James E. Preston ("Respondent") appeared pro se. The Hearing Board now issues the following "Opinion and Decision Imposing Sanctions Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.19(b)."

OPINION AND DECISION IMPOSING SANCTIONS PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 251.19(b)

I. SUMMARY

The People allege Respondent…