Opinion ID: 2637882
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Heading: amended opinion and order granting respondent's motion to dismiss count iii

Text: A trial was held in this matter on October 7, 1999 before a hearing panel consisting of the Presiding Disciplinary Judge (PDJ) and two hearing board members, Edward L. Zorn and Frances L. Winston. Debora D. Jones represented the People of the State of Colorado (the People) and James H. Chalat and Russell R. Hatten represented respondent Darrell C. Rosen (Rosen), who was also present. The PDJ and Hearing Board heard testimony from the People's witnesses, the complainant and Jenifer Wilson. At the close of the People's case in chief, respondent moved the court to dismiss this matter pursuant to C.R.C.P. 50 on the grounds that the People had failed to prove a violation by a clear and convincing standard. The PDJ denied the motion and proceeded with trial. Respondent Rosen testified in defense of the charges. Upon stipulation of the parties, Rosen's Exhibits A through I were admitted into evidence. Rosen's Exhibits L and S, and the People's Exhibit 1 were also admitted. The PDJ and Hearing Board, having considered the testimony, exhibits, and relevant pleadings, and having assessed the credibility of the witnesses, makes the following findings of facts: