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Jesse Edward Yarbrough (WSBA No. 16921, admitted 1987), of Tacoma, was suspended for six months, effective May 12, 2010, 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 August 20, 2009, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at the location which serves as both Mr. Yarbrough's law office and residence. During the search, they seized approximately 75 grams of harvested marijuana plants, along with other marijuana plants. That same day, Mr. Yarbrough was arrested. On November 20, 2009, the prosecuting attorney filed a criminal information against Mr. Yarbrough, accusing him of the unlawful manufacture and possession of a controlled substance in violation of RCW 69.50.401(1)(2)(c). This offense is a class-C felony. RCW 69.50.401(1)(2)(c). On March 29, 2010, Mr. Yarbrough pleaded guilty to one count of Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance and waived his right to appeal.
Mr. Yarbrough's conduct violated RPC 8.4(b), which prohibits a lawyer from committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects.
Natalea Skvir represented the Bar Association. Leland G. Ripley represented Mr. Yarbrough. Dennis Smith was the hearing officer. |