Matter of Howard

This disciplinary proceeding arose from a Motion for Final Discipline Based Upon a Criminal Conviction filed by the Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) before the Disciplinary Review Board (DRB or Board), seeking discipline of Olivia C. Howard pursuant to Rule 1:20 — 6(c)(2)(i). Respondent was convicted of death by auto in violation of N.J.S.A 2C:ll-5, following an incident in which she struck and killed her husband with her automobile. The DRB recommended that no discipline be imposed in this case. We granted the OAE’s petition for review, and reach a different conclusion.

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Respondent was…