Narrative Opinion Summary
Frank Valentin, a Staten Island attorney admitted to the bar in 1988, has pleaded guilty to the felony charge of criminal sale of a controlled dangerous substance under New York Penal Law § 220.39(1). As a result, he is temporarily suspended from practicing law, effective immediately, pending the outcome of ethics proceedings against him. During this suspension, he is prohibited from practicing law and must adhere to Administrative Guideline No. 23 from the Office of Attorney Ethics regarding suspended attorneys.
Legal Issues Addressed
Compliance with Administrative Guidelines for Suspended Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: During the suspension, the attorney is required to comply with specific administrative guidelines set forth for suspended attorneys.
Reasoning: During this suspension, he is prohibited from practicing law and must adhere to Administrative Guideline No. 23 from the Office of Attorney Ethics regarding suspended attorneys.
Suspension of Attorneys Following Felony Convictionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: An attorney is temporarily suspended from practicing law following a guilty plea to a felony charge, pending the outcome of ethics proceedings.
Reasoning: Frank Valentin, a Staten Island attorney admitted to the bar in 1988, has pleaded guilty to the felony charge of criminal sale of a controlled dangerous substance under New York Penal Law § 220.39(1). As a result, he is temporarily suspended from practicing law, effective immediately, pending the outcome of ethics proceedings against him.