THE STATE
OF SOUTH CAROLINA
In The Supreme Court
In the Matter of Margaret C. Tribert, Respondent.
Opinion No. 25224
Submitted November 27, 2000 - Filed December 18, 2000
Henry B. Richardson, Jr., of Columbia, for the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
Robert J. Harte, of Aiken, for respondent.
PER CURIAM: In this attorney disciplinary matter, respondent and Disciplinary Counsel have entered into an agreement under Rule 21 of the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement (RLDE) contained in Rule 413, SCACR. In the agreement, respondent admits misconduct and consents to a definite suspension from the practice of law for a period of one year retroactive to the date of her interim suspension. (1) We accept the agreement.
FACTS
According to the facts as stated in the agreement, respondent was charged with possession of cocaine and first offense driving under the influence. Thereafter, respondent voluntarily ceased practicing law and sought treatment for her problems with alcohol and drugs. She pled guilty to the driving under the influence charge