Supreme Court of Rhode Island

In the Matter of Denean Russo.

March 17, 20112011 R.I. LEXIS 34

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court publicly censured attorney Denean Russo for a felony conviction for leaving the scene of an accident. The court held that a public censure was the appropriate discipline to protect the public and preserve the integrity of the bar, considering her unblemished record and mitigating circumstances.