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People v. Rabinowitz, 05PDJ052. November 29, 2005. Attorney Regulation. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge approved a Conditional Admission of Misconduct submitted by the parties and suspended Respondent Victor C. Rabinowitz (Attorney Registration No. 21224) from the practice of law for a period of one year and one day, effective December 30, 2005. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge also ordered Respondent to pay the costs incurred in conjunction with these proceedings. Respondent knowingly engaged in criminal conduct when he caused an automobile accident while under the influence of a controlled substance in the State of California. Respondent caused serious injuries to the driver of the other vehicle while under the influence of cocaine. Respondent’s misconduct constituted grounds for the imposition of discipline pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.5, and violated Colo. RPC 8.4(b) and 8.4(h). Respondent also violated C.R.C.P. 251.20(b) when he failed to report his conviction and C.R.C.P. 251.21(b) when he failed to report the California discipline.

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