On the difficulty of imposing consistent sanctions, again

Law.com is reporting today that a nine-member District of Columbia Court of Appeals Board on Professional Responsibility has issued a split recommendation on sanctions for the misconduct of a former assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Four members recommended disbarment, three recommended a three-year suspension, and two recommended a one-year suspension. Because none of the recommendations was in the majority, the final decision will be up to the D.C. Court of Appeals. For a copy of the the board’s report and recommendation go here. For the full story from Law.com, go here.