People v. Becnel. 13PDJ027. March 22, 2013. Attorney Regulation. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge approved a conditional admission of misconduct submitted by the parties and suspended Daniel Elmore Becnel, III (Attorney Registration Number 39678) from the practice of law for nine months, effective March 22, 2013. On November 2, 2013, Becnel was publicly admonished and suspended for nine months by the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Supreme Court of Louisiana for violating Rule 1.7 of the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct. Becnel violated that rule by engaging in a sexual relationship with a client. Becnel’s misconduct constitutes grounds for the imposition of reciprocal discipline pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.5 and 251.21(a).