16-16-2.3. Good moral character--Relevant conduct.(1)The presence of any of the following may be cause for further inquiry:(a)Unlawful conduct, including cases in which the record of arrest or conviction was expunged, with the exception of juvenile arrests and dispositions unless they pertain to a serious felony;(b)Academic misconduct;(c)Making of false statements, including omissions;(d)Misconduct in employment;(e)Acts involving dishonesty, disloyalty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;(f)Abuse of legal process, including the filing of vexatious lawsuits;(g)Neglect of financial responsibilities;(h)Neglect of professional obligations;(i)Violation of an order of a court, including child support orders;(j)Evidence of mental or emotional instability;(k)Evidence of drug or alcohol dependency or abuse;(l)Denial of admission to the bar in another jurisdiction on character and fitness grounds;(m)Disciplinary action against an applicant in any jurisdiction;(n)Practicing law while not being so licensed.The foregoing list is representative, not exclusive. Source: SL 1990, ch 428 (Supreme Court Rule 89-10).
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