Pensanti Associates
Attorneys at Law

A Professional Law Corporation
14431 Ventura Boulevard #227
Sherman Oaks, CA 914-23
Telephone: (818] 947-7999 qr Fax: (818) 94777995

November 23, 2016

office ofthe Disciplinary Counsel

Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board FAX (225) 293--3300
4000 s. Sherwood Forest Blvd, Suite 607

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816

Re: ETHICAL CONDUCT COMPLAINT MR. IAIN DOVER

Dear Disciplinary Counsel:

My office represents Ms. -- and her daughter th0 the New

Orleans District Attorney alleged is a victim of child molestation and no pornography
in case Number 523930 presently pending in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court 
prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Iain Dovcr.

On or about September 9, 2016. I sent a FAX to Mr. Dover's oflice indicating my
representation and that I had instructed my clients not to talk to any law enforcement
agency about any matter without an attorney from my office being present.

A review of the Louisiana Statutes and Constitution shows a defined right to
privacy in addition to the Federal Constitutional Right to Privacy. In addition, the
Louisiana Constitution also provides a state right to Due Process. Also Louisiana
Constitution, Articlc 1, Section 25, specifically assures that alleged crime victims will be
treated with dignity and respect. Although it seems this is a poorly drafied Section as it
does not truly provide for all rights of alleged victims, it does form a basis to protect my
clients.

specifically asked the District Attorney's Office .that you, your offices, any
investigators or any law enforcement agencies refrain from contacting them in any
manner concerning the alleged offenses. Please honor their right to privacy, their
right to be left alone. They do not want to be badgered. bothered or harassed by anyone
from law enforcement in any way,

If you have any questions, please direct them to me. Any effons to the contrary
will be considered a violation of my clients' constitutional rights for which we will seek
appropriate relief. Please make sure that this inrormation is communicated to all
pertinent personnel."

Instead ofcontacting me, District Attorney Dover along with District Attorney
Investigator O'Hearn drove to my client's home to serve a subpoena and made an illegal
entry into the house through a door to leave the paperwork. This break-in was recorded
on surveillance video and will he provided upon request.

 

 

Additionally, when minor child -presented herself to the District Attorney's
office pursuant to the subpoena, District Attorney Investigator O'Heam attempted to hug
her, while Mr. Dover invited her to "take a swing" at him to make her feel better. These
ace by government officials, one of whom is an attorney at law is reprehensible and
violates ethical rules of conduct.

My clients are requesting an investigation oer. Dover's unlawful and unethical
actions.

Very Tmly Yours,


a'rCl'L/
H's/o 158 B. Pensanti
Altomey at Law