Committee on Professional Ethics & Conduct of the Iowa State Bar Ass'n v. Rabe

UHLENHOPP, Justice.

This is a disciplinary proceeding against an attorney predicated on fourth-degree theft. See § 714.2(4), The Code 1979 (“The theft of property exceeding fifty dollars in value but not exceeding one hundred dollars in value is theft in the fourth degree. Theft in the fourth degree is a serious misdemeanor.”).

Respondent Richard Frank Rabe graduated in dentistry in 1942 and practices that profession in Iowa. In 1952 he graduated in law and was admitted to the Iowa bar. He does not practice that profession but holds a license.

Respondent has a severe problem with alcohol. He has…