Matter of Elkins

MITCHELL, Justice.

The issues presented by the Board’s appeal are whether there is substantial evidence to support the Board’s findings of fact and whether the findings that the applicant was guilty of misconduct and false testimony are sufficient to deny the applicant’s admission to the Bar. We hold that the Board’s findings were supported by substantial evidence and the findings support the Board’s conclusion that the applicant presently lacks the requisite good moral character for admission to the Bar.

John William Elkins is an applicant for admission to the North Carolina Bar. His…