Disciplinary Reporter Case Digest
| Attorney ID | 40625 |
|---|---|
| Attorney Name | D'Alba, Joseph James |
| DBP Docket No. | 17 DB 1996 |
| Supreme Court Docket No. | 182 D.D. No. 3 |
| County | Erie |
| Disciplinary Counsel | Richard Steven Levine |
| Counsel for Respondent | |
| Decision Date | 2002-04-29 |
| Effective Date | 2002-04-29 |
| Case Digest | Respondent was convicted of crimes of indirect criminal contempt, criminal trespass and simple assault as a result of a domestic dispute with former girlfriend. Respondent engaged in serious misconduct, including assaulting a police officer and a fireman. While Respondent was depressed and taking medication, there was no conclusive evidence that the medication induced the assaults. |
| Rule Violation(s) | Rule 203(b)(1), Pa.R.D.E. |
| Discipline Imposed | Suspension for 3 months. |
| Points of Law | |
| Report/Opinion | Download |