James Gregory Troutman v. Kentucky Bar Association

Summary

The Kentucky Supreme Court granted James Gregory Troutman's motion for a two-year suspension from the practice of law, retroactive to January 25, 2007. The suspension followed Troutman's Alford plea to criminal charges and the subsequent dismissal of those charges pursuant to pretrial diversion. The Court also required compliance with notice obligations and payment of $110 in disciplinary proceeding costs.

Holdings

1. A suspension from the practice of law for a period commensurate with the original two-year probationary period was appropriate, even though the criminal charges were later dismissed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether a two-year suspension from the practice of law, corresponding to the original length of Troutman's probationary period, was appropriate after his Alford plea and subsequent dismissal of the criminal charges.

Disposition

other