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Kyle W. Nolte (WSBA No. 27073, admitted 1997), of Spokane, was ordered to receive a reprimand, effective December 3, 2004, following a stipulation approved by the hearing officer. This discipline was based on his conduct in 2003 in providing false information on a questionnaire and failing to make full disclosure during an interview in connection with a background check conducted by the Air Force.
Mr. Nolte, while serving as an officer in the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Department, was selected for an assignment that required a background check. While undergoing the background check, Mr. Nolte falsely answered one of the questions on a background questionnaire and failed to make full disclosure about another matter to the special agents with whom he interviewed.
Mr. Nolte afterwards voluntarily disclosed these actions to senior Air Force personnel. Following an investigation, Mr. Nolte received a nonjudicial punishment in the form of a reprimand and a $1,000 fine. He was subsequently advised that his service with the Air Force would be terminated. Mr. Nolte submitted his resignation, and he was ultimately discharged “under honorable conditions.” He was required to repay over $20,000 in educational benefits received during his last years of service.
Mr. Nolte’s conduct violated RPC 8.4(c), prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
Linda B. Eide represented the Bar Association. Kurt M. Bulmer represented Mr. Nolte. James M. Danielson was the hearing officer. |