Opinion ID: 1828034
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Heading Rank: 12

Heading: Count 17 & 18Moses Matter

Text: In September 1998, Tressie Moses retained respondent for $450 to represent her son, Plase J. Moses, who was charged with armed robbery. Thereafter, respondent took little or no action on behalf of Mr. Moses. Respondent did not appear at Mr. Moses' arraignment, and Mr. Moses eventually pled guilty to a lesser charge in order to obtain his own release. Subsequently, Ms. Moses discharged respondent and sought a return of the unearned fee. Respondent did not account for or return the unearned fee. In December 1998, Ms. Moses filed a complaint with the ODC. The ODC forwarded a copy of the complaint to respondent, but he failed to reply to the ODC's request for information. As a result, the ODC was required to issue a subpoena compelling respondent to appear and produce documents at a scheduled deposition. Respondent appeared at the deposition, but testified that he was unable to recall the specifics of the case.