In re Complaint Against Resnick

108 Ohio St. 3d 160, 2005-Ohio-6800 · Supreme Court of Ohio · December 28, 2005 · No. 2005-2396

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio adjudicated a judicial-discipline complaint against Justice Alice Robie Resnick arising from her conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol. The court found that she violated Canon 2 of the Code of Judicial Conduct and imposed a public reprimand.

Holdings

  1. Justice Alice Robie Resnick violated Canon 2 by driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
  2. A public reprimand was the appropriate disciplinary sanction under the circumstances presented.

Questions Presented

  1. Whether Justice Alice Robie Resnick's conduct in driving under the influence of alcohol violated Canon 2 of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
  2. Whether a public reprimand was the appropriate disciplinary sanction for the violation.

Disposition

other

Cases Cited (1)

  • Disciplinary Counsel v. Connor, 105 Ohio St. 3d 100, 2004-Ohio-6902, 822 N.E.2d 1235(applied by analogy)

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