In Matter of Robert A. Meier

Robert A. Meier was retained in 1982 by Mrs. Willa Dean Raybon to represent her son Dennis Batts on criminal charges. Mrs. Raybon paid Mr. Meier a $500 retainer. After plea bargaining the Fulton County District Attorney informed Meier that he would recommend 12 years to serve. Meier told Mrs. Raybon that if he could show that Batts was participating in a drug rehabilitation program, this might influence the court to impose a lighter sentence. He also told her that he needed $500 for expenses connected with enrolling Batts in Reality House, a rehabilitation center. Mrs. Raybon gave Meier a…