People v. Richards

ERICKSON, Justice.

In this disciplinary proceeding, the respondent, William G. Richards, did not appear in person or by counsel, and did not answer the complaint of the disciplinary prosecutor. The hearing panel approved the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the hearing board and recommended that the respondent be suspended from the practice of law for one year and one day and assessed the costs of these proceedings. At the time sanctions were recommended by the hearing panel, the respondent was under suspension for failure to comply with the registration requirements of C.R.C.P.…