Opinion ID: 2502749
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Wolfe Matter (08-809)

Text: In April 2008, Respondent was appointed to represent Complainant through his contract with the Dorchester County Public Defender's office. During the case, Respondent received discovery materials from the solicitor's office. While in court on another matter, Respondent was approached by Complainant's cellmate. The cellmate informed Respondent that Complainant wanted Respondent to send the discovery materials via the cellmate. Respondent complied with the request and gave the discovery materials to the cellmate. Respondent did not have written permission from Complainant instructing him to give the discovery materials to the cellmate and had not spoken directly with Complainant regarding this transmission. After Respondent's contract with the Public Defender's office expired on June 30, 2008, new counsel was appointed to represent Complainant. Respondent admitted that his actions were improper.