Case Number(s): 10-C-07502, 10-C-9203
In the Matter of: Stephen M. Frayne, Bar # 188938, A Member of the State Bar of California, (Respondent).
Counsel For The State Bar: Erica L. Dennings, Bar # 145755, Office of the Chief Trial Counsel, The State Bar of California, 180 Howard Street, 7th FL, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415-538-2285
Counsel for Respondent: Samuel C. Bellicini, Fishkin & Slatter, LLP, 1111 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 215, Walnut Creek, CA 94696, Bar # 152191
Submitted to: Assigned Judge – State Bar Court Clerk’s Office San Francisco .
Filed: June 27, 2011.
<<not>> checked. PREVIOUS STIPULATION REJECTED
Note: All information required by this form and any additional information which cannot be provided in the space provided, must be set forth in an attachment to this stipulation under specific headings, e.g., "Facts," "Dismissals," "Conclusions of Law," "Supporting Authority," etc.
1. Respondent is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted June 9, 1997.
2. The parties agree to be bound by the factual stipulations contained herein even if conclusions of law or disposition are rejected or changed by the Supreme Court.
3. All investigations or proceedings listed by case number in the caption of this stipulation are entirely resolved by this stipulation and are deemed consolidated. Dismissed charge(s)/count(s) are listed under "Dismissals." The stipulation consists of 11 pages, not including the order.
4. A statement of acts or omissions acknowledged by Respondent as cause or causes for discipline is included under "Facts."
5. Conclusions of law, drawn from and specifically referring to the facts are also included under "Conclusions of Law".
6. The parties must include supporting authority for the recommended level of discipline under the heading "Supporting Authority."
7. No more than 30 days prior to the filing of this stipulation, Respondent has been advised in writing of any pending investigation/proceeding not resolved by this stipulation, except for criminal investigations.
8. Payment of Disciplinary Costs-Respondent acknowledges the provisions of Bus. & Prof. Code §§6086.10 & 6140.7. (Check one option only):
<<not>> checked. Costs are added to membership fee for calendar year following effective date of discipline (public reproval).
checked. Case ineligible for costs (private reproval).
<<not>> checked. Costs are to be paid in equal amounts prior to February 1 for the following membership years: (Hardship, special circumstances or other good cause per rule 5.132, Rules of Procedure.) If Respondent fails to pay any installment as described above, or as may be modified by the State Bar Court, the remaining balance is due and payable immediately.
<<not>> checked. Costs are waived in part as set forth in a separate attachment entitled "Partial Waiver of Costs".
<<not>> checked. Costs are entirely waived.
9. The parties understand that:
<<not>> checked. (a) A private reproval imposed on a respondent as a result of a stipulation approved by the Court prior to initiation of a State Bar Court proceeding is part of the respondent’s official State Bar membership records, but is not disclosed in response to public inquiries and is not reported on the State Bar’s web page. The record of the proceeding in which such a private reproval was imposed is not available to the public except as part of the record of any subsequent proceeding in which it is introduced as evidence of a prior record of discipline under the Rules of Procedure of the State Bar.
checked. (b) A private reproval imposed on a respondent after initiation of a State Bar Court proceeding is part of the respondent’s official State Bar Membership records, is disclosed in response to public inquiries and is reported as a record of public discipline on the State Bar’s web page.
<<not>> checked. (c) A public reproval imposed on a respondent is publicly available as part of the respondent’s official State Bar membership records, is disclosed in response to public inquiries and is reported as a record of public discipline on the State Bar’s web page.
IN THE MATTER OF: STEPHEN M. FRAYNE, State Bar No. 188938
STATE BAR COURT CASE NUMBER: 10-C-7502, 10-C-9203
FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW.
Case No. 10-C-09203-LMA
Facts: On November 8, 2006 respondent was driving was bound on Highway 580 on his way to Tracy when two officers observed respondent speeding and pulled him over. After observing a strong odor of alcohol and administering field sobriety tests. Respondent was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. Respondent’s blood alcohol content was .18%.
On March 2, 2007, respondent pled no contest to a misdemeanor violation of one count of Vehicle Code section 23152(b), Driving with a Blood Alcohol level of .08% or more. Respondent was placed on probation for a period of three years, fined $1,750, sentenced to two days in jail and required to complete a level 1 DUI school.
Conclusions of Law: The facts and circumstances surrounding Respondent’s violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152(b) do not involve moral turpitude, but do involve other conduct warranting discipline. Respondent acknowledges that by the conduct described herein, he willfully violated Business and Professions Code section 6068(a).
Case No. 10-C-75002-LMA
Facts: On July 23, 2010, respondent was driving northbound on Highway 101 when California Highway Patrol Officers observed him weaving in and out of the lane and pulled him over. After noticing a strong odor of an alcohol and administering several field sobriety tests the officer arrested respondent. Respondent’s blood alcohol level was .165%.
On December 1, 2010, respondent pled guilty to a misdemeanor violation of one count of Vehicle Code section 23152(b), driving with a blood alcohol level of .08% or more (with an admitted enhancement of a blood alcohol content of .15 percent or higher. Respondent was placed on probation for three years, ordered to pay a fine of $2,365, and to attend and a post conviction drinking driver program.
Conclusion of Law: The facts and circumstances surrounding Respondent’s violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152(b) do not involve moral turpitude, but do involve other conduct warranting discipline. Respondent acknowledges that by the conduct described herein, he willfully violated Business and Professions Code section 6068(a).
PENDING PROCEEDINGS.
The disclosure date was May 3, 2011.
AUTHORITIES SUPPORTING DISCIPLINE.
Standards for Attorney Sanctions for Professional Misconduct 1.2(e)(i), 1.2(v), 2.6(a), 3.4; In re Kelly (1990) 52 Cal.3d 487; and see generally In Re Silverton (2005) 36 Cal.4th 81.
ELECTION OT TO REQUEST STATE BAR COURT’S ALTERNATIVE DISCIPLINE PROGRAM.
By signing this stipulation, Respondent acknowledges that he was provided information about the State Bar Court’s Alternative Discipline Program, that he was offered the opportunity to request referral to and participation in that program, and that he has elected not to do so.
Case Number(s): 10-C-07502; 10-C-09302
In the Matter of: STEPHEN M. FRAYNE (#188938)
<<not>> checked. a. Respondent must abstain from use of any alcoholic beverages, and shall not use or possess any narcotics, dangerous or restricted drugs, controlled substances, marijuana, or associated paraphernalia, except with a valid prescription.
checked. b. Respondent must attend at least 8 meetings per month of:
<<not>> checked. Alcoholics Anonymous
<<not>> checked. Narcotics Anonymous
<<not>> checked. The Other Bar
checked. Other program Attendance at Abstinence Based Group
Respondent shall attend at least eight (8) meetings per month (at least two meetings per week) of an abstinence based self-help group of his own choosing, including, inter alia, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Life Ring, S.M.A.R.T., S.O.S. Other self-help maintenance programs are acceptable is they include: (i) a subculture to support recovery (meetings); and (ii) a process of personal development that does not have financial barriers. (See O’Connver V. California (C.D. Calif. 1994) 855 E. Supp. 303 [No first amendment violation where probationer given choice between AA and secular program].) The program called “Moderation Management” is not acceptable because it allows participants to continue to consume alcohol.
Before respondent attends the first self-group meeting, he shall contact the Office of Probation and obtain approval for the program that he has selected.
As a separate reporting requirement, Respondent must provide to the Office of Probation satisfactory proof of attendance during each month, on or before the tenth (10th) day of the following month, during the condition or probation period.
checked. c. Respondent must select a license medical laboratory approved by the Office of Probation. Respondent must furnish to the laboratory blood and/or urine samples as may be required to show that Respondent has abstained from alcohol and/or drugs. The samples must be furnished to the laboratory in such a manner as may be specified by the laboratory to ensure specimen integrity. Respondent must cause the laboratory to provide to the Office of Probation, at the Respondent’s expense, a screening report on or before the tenth day of each month of the condition or probation period, containing an analysis of Respondent’s blood and/or urine obtained not more than ten (10) days previously.
checked. d. Respondent must maintain with the Office of Probation a current address and a current telephone number at which Respondent can be reached. Respondent must return any call from the Office of Probation concerning testing of Respondent’s blood or urine within twelve (12) hours. For good cause, the Office of Probation may require Respondent to deliver Respondent’s urine and/or blood sample(s) for additional reports to the laboratory described above no later than six hours after actual notice to Respondent that the Office of Probation requires an additional screening report.
checked. e. Upon the request of the Office of Probation, Respondent must provide the Office of Probation with medical waivers and access to all of Respondent’s medical records. Revocation of any medical waiver is a violation of this condition. Any medical records obtained by the Office of Probation are confidential and no information concerning them or their contents will be given to anyone except members of the Office of Probation, Office of the Chief Trial Counsel, and the State Bar Court who are directly involved with maintaining, enforcing or adjudicating this condition.
Other:
Case Number(s): 10-C-07502; 10-C-09302
In the Matter of: STEPHEN M. FRANYNE, STATE BAR NO.: 188938
By their signatures below, the parties and their counsel, as applicable, signify their agreement with each of the recitation and each of the terms and conditions of this Stipulation Re Facts, Conclusions of Law and Disposition.
Signed by:
Respondent: Stephen M. Frayne
Date: May 26, 2011
Respondent’s Counsel: Samuel C. Bellicini
Date: May 26, 2011
Deputy Trial Counsel: Erica Dennings
Date: June 1, 2011
Case Number(s): 10-C-07502; 10-C-09302
In the Matter of: STEPHEN M. FRANYNE, STATE BAR NO.: 188938
By their signatures below, the parties and their counsel, as applicable, signify their agreement with each of the recitation and each of the terms and conditions of this Stipulation Re Facts, Conclusions of Law and Disposition.
Signed by:
Respondent: Stephen M. Frayne
Date: May 26, 2011
Respondent’s Counsel:
Date:
Deputy Trial Counsel:
Date:
Case Number(s): 10-C-07502; 10-C-09302
In the Matter of: STEPHEN M. FRAYNE (SBN 188938)
Finding the stipulation to be fair to the parties and that it adequately protects the public, IT IS ORDERED that the requested dismissal of counts/charges, if any, is GRANTED without prejudice, and:
checked. The stipulated facts and disposition are APPROVED AND THE REPROVAL IMPOSED.
<<not>> checked. The stipulated facts and disposition are APPROVED AS MODIFIED as set forth below, and the REPROVAL IMPOSED.
checked. All court dates in the Hearing Department are vacated.
The parties are bound by the stipulation as approved unless: 1) a motion to withdraw or modify the stipulation, filed within 15 days after service of this order, is granted; or 2) this court modifies or further modifies the approved stipulation. (See rule 5.58 (E) & (F), Rules of Procedure.) Otherwise the stipulation shall be effective 15 days after service of this order.
Failure to comply with any conditions attached to this reproval man constitute cause for a separate proceeding for willful breach of rule 1-110, Rules of Professional Conduct.
Signed by:
Judge of the State Bar Court: LUCY ARMENDARIZ
Date: June 6, 2011
[Rules Proc. of State Bar; Rule 5.27(B); Code Civ. Proc., § 1013a(4)]
I am a Case Administrator of the State Bar Court of California. I am over the age of eighteen and not a party to the within proceeding. Pursuant to standard court practice, in the City and
County of San Francisco, on June 27, 2011, I deposited a true copy of the following document(s):
STIPULATION RE FACTS, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DISPOSITION AND ORDER APPROVING.
in a sealed envelope for collection and mailing on that date as follows:
checked. by first-class mail, with postage thereon fully prepaid, through the United States Postal Service at San Francisco, California, addressed as follows:
SAMUEL C. BELLICINI
FISHKIN & SLATTER, LLP
1111 CIVIC DR STE 215
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
checked. by interoffice mail through a facility regularly maintained by the State Bar of California addressed as follows:
ERICA DENNINGS, Enforcement, San Francisco
I hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed in San Francisco, California, on June 27, 2011.
Signed by:
Laine Sibler
Case Administrator
State Bar Court