In the Matter of David R. Butsch

Summary

The Indiana Supreme Court approved an agreed disciplinary sanction against attorney David R. Butsch after his guilty plea to operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The Court extended his existing disciplinary probation by 12 months, for a total of 48 months, and assessed costs against him. Chief Justice Shepard and Justice Dickson dissented, concluding that the discipline was too lenient.

Holdings

1. The court approved and ordered the agreed discipline submitted by the Disciplinary Commission and Respondent.
2. The court extended Respondent's existing probation by an additional twelve months, for a total probationary period of forty-eight months, and incorporated the existing probation terms and conditions.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Indiana Supreme Court should approve the parties' agreed discipline following Respondent's guilty finding for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
2. Whether Respondent's probation should be extended by one year as the final discipline for the ethical violation.

Disposition

approved