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Larry A. Neal (WSBA No. 15644, admitted 1986), of Vancouver, was suspended for six months, effective November 13, 2009, by order of the Washington State Supreme Court following approval of a stipulation. This discipline is based on conduct involving the commission of a felony.
On or about March 12, 2009, law enforcement officers searched Mr. Neal’s house in connection with an investigation of a family member. During the search, they seized approximately 160 grams (approximately five ounces) of marijuana from Mr. Neal’s bedroom. On March 27, 2009, the Clark County Prosecutor filed an Information charging Mr. Neal with violating RCW 69.50.4013(1), possession of over 40 grams of marijuana. This offense is a felony. On May 28, 2009, Mr. Neal pleaded guilty to the Information.
Mr. Neal’s conduct violated RPC 8.4(b), prohibiting a lawyer from committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects; and RPC 8.4(i), prohibiting a lawyer from committing any act involving moral turpitude, or corruption, or any unjustified act of assault or other act which reflects disregard for the rule of law, whether the same be committed in the course of his or her conduct as a lawyer, or otherwise.
Joanne S. Abelson represented the Bar Association. Mr. Neal represented himself. |