In re Smith

ORDER

Respondent has been charged with possession of a quantity of Alprazolam under circumstances indicating an intent to *346distribute the substance to another in violation of S.C.Code Ann. § 44-53-370(b)(3) (1985). The Office of Disciplinary Counsel has filed a petition asking this Court to place respondent on interim suspension pursuant to Rule 17(a), RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR, and seeking the appointment of an attorney to protect respondent’s clients’ interests pursuant to Rule 31, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR.

IT IS ORDERED that respondent’s license to practice law in this state is suspended until…