In re Powell

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia reviewed a disciplinary proceeding involving Eric Karlton Powell, whose West Virginia law license had been annulled following his guilty pleas to misdemeanor prostitution charges. Although the disciplinary board recommended a letter of formal admonition, the court held that disbarment was the appropriate sanction under Georgia Bar Rule 4-102(d), Standard 67.

Holdings

1. Powell's annulment of his West Virginia law license established a violation of Standard 67 of Bar Rule 4-102(d).
2. Disbarment was the appropriate sanction, and Powell was disbarred from practicing law in Georgia.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Powell's annulment of his West Virginia law license constituted a violation of Georgia Bar Rule 4-102(d), Standard 67.
2. Whether disbarment, rather than a public reprimand or letter of formal admonition, was the appropriate sanction.

Disposition

other