Rule R3.3 prohibits which actions?

• A. Violating law or committing a felony
• B. Speaking loudly
• C. Working overtime
• D. Ignoring ethics

Answer: (A)

Rule R3.3 targets behavior that breaches the law. Engaging in illegal activities or committing a felony is prohibited because professionals must uphold the law and maintain public trust; such acts expose clients and the firm to criminal liability and damage the profession’s reputation. The other options describe conduct that, while potentially inappropriate or regulated differently, does not automatically constitute illegal conduct. Speaking loudly can be unprofessional but isn’t necessarily illegal, working overtime depends on terms and policy, and ignoring ethics points to a broader ethical lapse that would be addressed by different standards. So, actions that violate the law or involve a felony are what Rule R3.3 specifically prohibits.