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Cite as In re Strickland, 19 DB Rptr 373 (2005)
In re: )
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Complaint as to the Conduct of )
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GRAEME H. STRICKLAND, JR., )
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Accused. )
Cite as 339 Or 595 (2005)
IN THE SUPREME COURT
OF THE STATE OF OREGON
(OSB No. 04-32; SC S52490)
En Banc
On review of the decision of a trial panel of the Disciplinary Board.
Argued and submitted November 1, 2005. Decided December 15, 2005.
Graeme H. Strickland, Jr., Lake Oswego, argued the cause and filed the briefs
for himself.
Mary A. Cooper, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, Lake Oswego, argued the
cause and filed the brief for the Oregon State Bar.
PER CURIAM
The Accused is suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year,
commencing 60 days from the date of filing of this decision.
SUMMARY OF THE SUPREME COURT DECISION
The Accused was convicted of three crimes: improper use of the emergency
reporting system, ORS 165.570; initiating a false report, ORS 162.375; and disorderly
conduct, ORS 166.025. As a result of those convictions, the Oregon State Bar
charged the Accused with violating ORS 9.527(2) and Oregon Code of Professional
Responsibility Disciplinary Rules (DR) 1-102(A)(2) and DR 1-102(A)(3). A trial
panel of the Disciplinary Board concluded that the Accused was guilty of all
disciplinary charges, and it imposed a three-year suspension from the practice of law.
The Accused appealed. Held: The Accused violated DR 1-102(A)(2) and (3). The
Accused is suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year, effective 60
days from the date of filing of this decision.
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