These types of arrests raise an issue that we discussed previously on how to handle lawyers guilty of offenses like DWI. Parker was an undergraduate of Vanderbilt in 2010 and a 2014 law graduate of Baylor University. Courts tend to be harsh with lawyers who break the law. However, this is only a misdemeanor offense. Assuming that Parker is convicted, should there be a suspension or disbarment as a result?
I think that disbarment is clearly too harsh and I think that there is little need for a punitive suspension beyond the period of the misdemeanor. Parker will already face considerable professional costs for her arrest and possible conviction.
What do you think?