People v. Clyde E. Hook. 18PDJ015. April 10, 2018. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge approved the parties’ conditional admission of misconduct and suspended Clyde E. Hook (attorney registration number 09773) for ninety days, all served, effective May 15, 2018. To be reinstated, Hook will bear the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that he has been rehabilitated, has complied with disciplinary orders and rules, and is fit to practice law.
On April 8, 2017, while driving, Hook hit an unattended flatbed trailer. A state trooper responded to the scene and administered a roadside sobriety test. Hook was unable to adequately perform the test and was placed in custody. Hook’s BAC was measured at 0.152. On that same day, Hook was transferred to a recovery center for acute intoxication and withdrawal potential.
Hook pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor DWAI and a lane usage violation. On July 12, 2017, he was sentenced to 180 days suspended jail with twelve months of probation. His probation required him to complete thirty-six hours of community service and to undergo alcohol monitoring.
Through this conduct, Hook violated Colo. RPC 8.4(b) (a lawyer shall not commit a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects).