Florida Board of Bar Examiners re D.W.S.

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida approved the Florida Board of Bar Examiners' recommendation to admit D.W.S. to The Florida Bar subject to a five-year probationary period. The conditions include abstinence from alcohol and unauthorized controlled substances, participation in monitoring and recovery programs, mental-health treatment, reporting obligations, and Florida residency requirements. The order also specifies consequences for violating the probation conditions.

Holdings

1. D.W.S. shall be admitted to The Florida Bar subject to a five-year probationary period and the conditions specified in the Court's order.
2. A violation of the probation conditions or a finding of probable cause concerning conduct during probation may terminate probation and subject the applicant to suspension, grievance procedures, disciplinary sanctions, and potentially disbarment.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Florida Board of Bar Examiners' report and recommendation for conditional admission should be approved.
2. What conditions should govern D.W.S.'s admission to and continued authorization to practice law in Florida.

Disposition

approved