In re Martin

*869This disciplinary matter arises from formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") against respondent, Shelley Ann Martin, an attorney licensed to practice law in Louisiana but currently on interim suspension for threat of harm to the public. In re: Martin , 12-0328 (La. 2/7/12), 82 So.3d 1232.

FORMAL CHARGES

Count I

On September 28, 2009, New Orleans police, while responding to a report of suspicious activity, observed respondent exiting a vehicle with a needle sticking out of her forearm and blood trickling down her arm. After taking possession of the needle and…