Narrative Opinion Summary
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an interim suspension order for Anthony J. Wallingford, a legal respondent, based on a guilty finding for one count of Sexual Battery, classified as a Class D felony. The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission filed a Verified Notice of Guilty Finding and Request for Suspension, prompting the Court to suspend Wallingford from practicing law in Indiana pending further proceedings or the outcome of disciplinary actions. The suspension became effective on October 24, 2008, and Wallingford is required to adhere to the responsibilities of a suspended attorney as outlined in the Indiana Admission and Discipline Rules. The Court directed the Clerk to notify Wallingford, the Disciplinary Commission, and other relevant parties, including arrangements for publication. All Justices agreed with the order.
Legal Issues Addressed
Interim Suspension of Attorney Licensesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Indiana Supreme Court suspended Anthony J. Wallingford's license to practice law pending further proceedings following a guilty finding for a felony charge.
Reasoning: The Indiana Supreme Court issued an interim suspension order for Anthony J. Wallingford, a legal respondent, based on a guilty finding for one count of Sexual Battery, classified as a Class D felony.
Notification and Publication of Suspension Ordersubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court mandated the notification of Wallingford, the Disciplinary Commission, and other relevant parties regarding his suspension, including making arrangements for public dissemination.
Reasoning: The Court directed the Clerk to notify Wallingford, the Disciplinary Commission, and other relevant parties, including arrangements for publication.
Responsibilities of Suspended Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Wallingford is required to comply with specific duties as a suspended attorney as prescribed by the Indiana Admission and Discipline Rules.
Reasoning: Wallingford is required to adhere to the responsibilities of a suspended attorney as outlined in the Indiana Admission and Discipline Rules.