Rule 8.4 . Misconduct. It is professional misconduct for a lawyer to:

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(a) Violate or attempt to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct, knowingly assist or induce another to do so, or do so through the acts of another; (b) Commit a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer in other respects; (c) Engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation; (d) Engage in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice; (e) State or imply an ability to influence improperly a government agency or official or to achieve results by means that violate the Rules of Professional Conduct or other law; or (f) Knowingly assist a judge or judicial officer in conduct that is a violation of applicable rules of judicial conduct or other law. C OMMENT [1] Because use, possession, and distribution of marijuana in any form still violates federal law, attorneys are advised that engaging in such conduct may result in federal prosecution and trigger discipline proceedings under SCR 111 .

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Rule 8.4 . Misconduct. It is professional misconduct for a lawyer to: · Nev. RPC 8.4 | Frix