In re Disciplinary Action Against Miller

Summary

The Minnesota Supreme Court approved a stipulated disposition disciplining Robert D. Miller for illegally possessing a controlled substance and appearing in court while under the influence of alcohol. The court publicly reprimanded Miller, ordered him to pay $900 in costs, and placed him on probation until April 15, 2016, subject to specified sobriety, treatment, monitoring, and professional-conduct conditions.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court approved the jointly recommended disposition and publicly reprimanded Miller, ordered him to pay $900 in costs, and placed him on probation until April 15, 2016, subject to specified conditions.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Miller's admitted violations of Minn. R. Prof. Conduct 8.4(b) and (d) warranted public discipline.
2. Whether the Supreme Court should approve the parties' jointly recommended disposition of a public reprimand, costs, and probation.

Disposition

other