Darren Taylor v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court affirmed the order disqualifying a defense attorney and his entire law firm from representing the defendant in a criminal prosecution. It held that the attorney’s prior interview of the same victim concerning related allegations involved the same matter and constituted personal and substantial participation under the professional-conduct rule, and that the firm failed to timely screen him or promptly notify the government. The court also concluded that the State met its burden through uncontested facts and the defendant’s testimony.