Lawyer accused of storing 1,000 pounds of marijuana at law office enters guilty plea
Briefly

Matthew Taylor Morris, a former prosecutor turned lawyer, pleaded guilty to his involvement in a marijuana distribution conspiracy, storing 1,000 pounds at his law office. The conspiracy involved significant illegal operations, including cash storage, and raised serious questions regarding the ethical obligations of legal professionals.
As part of the conspiracy, Morris allowed associates to store marijuana and cash at his law firm, with the street value of the drugs estimated between $800,000 and $1.6 million, underscoring the severity of his actions and the potential abuse of his position as a lawyer.
Read at ABA Journal
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