In re Spar

OPINION OF THE COURT

The respondent was disbarred on consent in 1977. Thereafter, he continued to practice law from time to time. He recently pleaded guilty to a charge of unauthorized practice of law (Judiciary Law, § 486) and was sentenced to five years’ probation.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee moves to confirm the report of Referee Morris Aarons to hold the respondent in contempt. The referee also recommends a fine with a period of imprisonment on default thereof.

The report of the referee that the respondent should be held in contempt is confirmed. However, in view of the *72sentence…