Ex-attorney who lost DA's race and was convicted in November traffic case gets probation
A former Nevada attorney who lost his law license after being convicted of three felonies in connection with a 2009 traffic stop in which he was shot by a Las Vegas police officer was sentenced Thursday to five years of probation, reports the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
While still admitted to practice, Raymond James “Jim” Duensing, 38, ran unsuccessfully in November as a Libertarian against the incumbent Clark County district attorney, who heads the office in charge of prosecuting Duensing’s criminal case.
During today’s hearing, Judge Michelle Leavitt also ordered Duensing to have a mental health exam and abstain from drinking and drug use, the newspaper reports.
Related coverage:
ABAJournal.com: “Shot by police in traffic stop, lawyer runs for DA; his felony trial and election are a week apart”
ABAJournal.com: “Lawyer shot by Vegas cop after traffic stop is convicted of felonies, jailed to await sentencing”
