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Roderic Carucci (WSBA No. 24778, admitted 1995), of Reno, Nevada, was suspended for three months pursuant to Supreme Court Order dated June 18, 1999. The suspension is based on a three-month suspension order of the Nevada Supreme Court.
In 1994, Mr. Carucci submitted false documentation to a consumer lender to obtain approval to purchase a boat. He submitted false income tax returns, which were not actually filed with the IRS, and false personal income statements. In his marriage dissolution action deposition, Mr. Carucci admitted submitting the false loan documentation. He also admitted these actions in his disciplinary case deposition. However, when he learned that the lender had destroyed all of the supporting loan documentation, Mr. Carucci attempted to recant his admissions and change his testimony. The Nevada Formal Hearing Panel found this new testimony "not credible" and entered a finding that "Respondent has attempted to deceive this panel while under oath by not telling the truth while under examination before this panel."
Mr. Carucci’s conduct violated Nevada SCR 203(3), prohibiting conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.
Disciplinary Counsel Douglas Ende represented the Bar Association. Mr. Carucci represented himself.
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