West Virginia Supreme Court April 14, 1997, 24040 (Matter of Dortch)

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McHUGH, Justice:

This matter is before this Court upon the application of John Curtis Dortch who, in 1975, pleaded guilty to second degree murder, attempted armed robbery and conspiracy, for admission to the practice of law in the State of West Virginia. Though the West Virginia Board of Law Examiners (hereinafter “Board”) voted three to two to recommend Mr.