Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of South Carolina granted a petition from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) to impose an interim suspension on Christopher Blakeslee Roberts' law license. This decision is made in accordance with Rule 17(b) of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement (RLDE), Rule 413 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR). As a result, Roberts is suspended from practicing law until further notice from the Court. The order was signed by Chief Justice Jean H. Toal, with Justice Pleicones not participating in the decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Authority under South Carolina Appellate Court Rulessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court exercised its authority under Rule 413 of the SCACR to enforce disciplinary actions against attorneys.
Reasoning: This decision is made in accordance with Rule 17(b) of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement (RLDE), Rule 413 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR).
Interim Suspension of Law Licensesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court of South Carolina applied Rule 17(b) of the RLDE to suspend Christopher Blakeslee Roberts from practicing law until further notice.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of South Carolina granted a petition from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) to impose an interim suspension on Christopher Blakeslee Roberts' law license.
Judicial Participation in Disciplinary Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Chief Justice Jean H. Toal signed the order, indicating her participation, while Justice Pleicones did not participate in the decision.
Reasoning: The order was signed by Chief Justice Jean H. Toal, with Justice Pleicones not participating in the decision.