In Re A Member Of State Bar Of Arizona

The State Bar of Arizona charged respondent Charles D. Hoover, a lawyer, with violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility adopted by this court. See Former Rule 29(a), Ariz.R.S.Ct., 17A A.R.S. (Supp.1984-85).*fn1 Respondent admitted violating the Code, but claimed that his infractions were the product of a mental disease. After hearing evidence, including expert testimony, a Local Administrative Committee (Committee)*fn2 assigned to Hoover's case by the Disciplinary Commission (Commission)*fn3 of this court recommended that respondent not be disciplined because he was mentally ill when he committed the violations. In addition, the Committee concluded that respondent had regained his competency to practice law and should be permitted to practice. The Commission rejected the Committee's findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and ordered the matter remanded to a new committee for a de novo hearing.