Accidently Depositing Private Practice Monies into Campaign Account??

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Now I've never been really involved in campaign financing, so maybe this boo boo isn't all that uncommon? Maybe Politiceaux can chime in on how this happens? Should such a mistake raise a red flag?

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To be honest, I really doubt there was anything intentionally done incorrectly. I'd guess that he probably has a secretary making deposits and such, which is foolish. As a lawyer, I take the time to handle all of that stuff for my firm personally - it's a pain in the arse but a lot of lawyers get in trouble with the bar for honest mistakes with that stuff. I have several accounts that each come with different restrictions. I just won't risk it.

Campaign reporting requirements are a huge pain in the arse. I understand the reason for it but I can also tell you that I've been involved when lots of campaigns have gotten pestering letters from ethics. I've yet to be personally involved in a single one out of many campaigns that was intentionally trying to hide anything.

If his law practice does similar to some other offices I deal with representing mineral and surface owners, maybe this office account holds monies that are eventually supposed to be distributed to clients?

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Why can't you deposit money from your own private business into your own campaign account?

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One certainly can do that but, if I understand correctly, these were checks made out to him for attorney fees, not campaign contributions.