In re Appeal of Decision of the Disciplinary Board No. 15-PDB-137

Supreme Court of Louisiana

In re Appeal of Decision of the Disciplinary Board No. 15-PDB-137

187 So. 3d 985

CourtSupreme Court of Louisiana

DecidedMarch 24, 2016

DocketNo. 2016-OB-0104

StatusPublished

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In re Appeal of Decision of the Disciplinary Board No. 15-PDB-137, 187 So. 3d 985 (La. 2016).

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ORDER

hOn the showing made, we are unable to determine whether the disciplinary board acted arbitrarily, capriciously or unreasonably in approving the dismissal of the complaint against respondent. Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 30(C). However, given the allegations made by the complainant, we believe the disciplinary board erred in not directing that the matter be investigated further pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 30(A). Accordingly, this matter is remanded to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel to conduct further investigation pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 11(B).

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this -day of_, 2016.

[986]*986FOR THE COURT:

M

/s/ Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana

HUGHES, J., would deny the petition for'leave to appeal dismissal of complaint.

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ORDER

hOn the showing made, we are unable to determine whether the disciplinary board acted arbitrarily, capriciously or unreasonably in approving the dismissal of the complaint against respondent. Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 30(C). However, given the allegations made by the complainant, we believe the disciplinary board erred in not directing that the matter be investigated further pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 30(A). Accordingly, this matter is remanded to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel to conduct further investigation pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 11(B).

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this -day of_, 2016.

[986]*986FOR THE COURT:

M

/s/ Justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana

HUGHES, J., would deny the petition for'leave to appeal dismissal of complaint.

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