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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).