In re Rakov

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Harris J. Rakov was admitted to the practice of law by the First Judicial Department on February 11, 1969. At *28all times relevant to this proceeding, respondent has practiced law within the First Judicial Department.

On November 15, 1995, respondent was convicted after trial in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York of five counts of tax evasion in violation of 26 USC § 7201, which are felony crimes under the United States Code. On March 26, 1996, respondent was sentenced to three years’ probation, home detention for a period of six…