Matter of Discipline of Janusz

WUEST, Chief Justice.

Timothy P. Janusz (Janusz) was admitted to the practice of law in South Dakota on October 1, 1982. This original proceeding regards a disciplinary action brought against him under the provisions of SDCL 16-19-37 et seq. We order that Janusz be disbarred and revoke his license to practice law in this state.

On March 24, 1988, Janusz was indicted on a charge of offering or selling a franchise without an effective registration statement on file, in violation of SDCL 37-5A-6. 1 Janusz, in concert with others, started a business called “The Popcorn Man.” Although Janusz applied…