New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Ann Rader Troitino Johnston (Admitted as Ann Rader Troitino), an Attorney, Departmental…
March 27, 199075 N.Y.2d 403
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division’s order of automatic disbarment of attorney Ann Rader Troitino Johnston, holding that Texas involuntary manslaughter is not essentially similar to New York vehicular manslaughter for purposes of Judiciary Law §90(4). The court based its decision on differences in intoxication standards and required mental state. The matter was remitted for further disciplinary proceedings.