Attorney Grievance Commission v. Eckel

On May 13, 2010, Petitioner, Attorney Grievance Commission (“AGC”), acting through Bar Counsel, filed a Petition for Disciplinary or Remedial Action against Respondent, Grason John-Alien Eckel. Bar Counsel charged Eckel with violating Maryland Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct (“MLRPC”) 8.4(b),1 stemming from his 2009 arrest and 2010 conviction for assault in the second degree, sexual offense in *78the fourth degree, and false imprisonment. Pursuant to Maryland Rule 16-771, Bar Counsel requested a temporary order of suspension against Eckel, which this Court granted on July 21, 2010.

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