In re Sons

In this judicial disciplinary matter, respondent, a Magistrate in the Central Traffic Court for Lexington County, and disciplinary counsel have entered into an agreement under Rule 21, RJDE, Rule 502, SCACR. In the agreement, respondent admits misconduct and consents to a public reprimand. We accept the agreement.

Respondent’s misconduct stems from the following facts. Rebecca Ann Martin was charged with driving under the influence (DUI), first offense, after she was involved in an automobile accident. Lance Corporal L.D. Sells of the Highway Patrol issued a uniform traffic ticket and told…