Matter of Pleva

This is an attorney-disciplinary case. On November 15,1982, respondent, David J. Pleva, pleaded guilty to charges of possession of cocaine in violation of N.J.S.A. 24:21-20a(l) and possession of over five grams of hashish and possession of over twenty-five grams of marijuana in violation of N.J.S.A. 24:21-20a(4). He also pleaded guilty to two counts of another indictment charging him with giving false information when completing a certificate required by law before purchasing firearms, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:39-10c. Respondent was sentenced on February 4, 1983. He was placed on probation for…