Legal Opinion
People v. Forsyth
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided December 17, 2012No. 12PDJ016PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND DECISION DISMISSING COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 251.19(b)
I. SUMMARY
The People claim that Respondent engaged in frivolous litigation and prejudiced the administration of justice in violation of Colo. RPC 8.1 and 8.4(d) by filing an appeal that the Colorado Court of Appeals deemed to be without merit. The Hearing Board concludes that the People have not proved misconduct by clear and convincing evidence, and we therefore dismiss their complaint.
II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY
The People filed their complaint in this matter on February 14, 2012. Through counsel, Respondent filed an answer…
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