Disciplinary Counsel v. Sebastian Ciarcia (2013)

ORDER

The respondent, Sebastian Ciarcia, has been presented before the court as a result of his conviction of a serious crime pursuant to the provisions of Practice Book section 2–41.   Specifically, Mr. Ciarcia was convicted of one count of bribery of a public official and one count of aiding and assisting a false tax return.   His conviction took place in the United States District Court, District of Connecticut, under caption of United States v. Sebastian Ciarcia, # 3:08–CR 183(AWT).   Mr. Ciarcia received a total effective sentence of 24 months to serve, a special assessment of $200, and supervised release for a period of two years.

The chief disciplinary counsel has filed a petition for presentment seeking discipline pursuant to the provisions of Practice Book section 2–41.   Mr. Ciarcia has not denied the allegations of the petition.   He has appeared before the court and represented that his sentence has been served, the assessment paid, and that the term of supervised release imposed by the court has been completed.

The court finds that the allegations of the presentment are proven, and that the respondent has been convicted of a “serious crime” as defined in section 2–41(c) of the practice book.

Upon consideration of the arguments presented, the Court hereby suspends the respondent from the practice of law retroactive to May 16, 2011, said suspension to run through April 30, 2013.   The court further orders that the respondent submit evidence that he has taken and passed the multi-state professional responsibility exam prior to any application for reinstatement.   If application for reinstatement is made, the respondent shall be required to apply for reinstatement pursuant to the rules as set forth in section 2–53 of the Practice Book.

Robaina, J.

Robaina, Antonio C., J.