In Re Watson

OPINION

By the Court,

Merrill, C. J.:

This matter is before us on review of action taken by the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada in disciplinary proceedings had against a member of the bar. The question presented is whether we may discipline a member of the bar who is serving as district judge, for acts committed while he was so serving.

The conclusion of the board upon its findings of fact is that the accused is guilty of professional misconduct. Its recommendation is that he be disciplined by this court by suspension from membership in the State Bar of Nevada for the period of one…