The flashing of squad car lights behind you as you drive home after having a few drinks. The knock at the door announcing the police. A hand on your shoulder as you leave the store. And then, that sinking feeling. Will I lose my nursing license? Here are some tips for California nurses for saving
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No Discipline After LVN Licensee Commits Felony
Our newest associate, Mr. Matthew Truong, recently assisted a client with disclosure of a felony conviction to the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. The client plead guilty to felony vandalism and misdemeanor battery in late 2016. Two months later, Mr. Truong helped the client gather mitigation and rehabilitation evidence to present to the…
Avoiding Mistakes – Disclosing Old Convictions on Applications
Clients often have an inaccurate picture of their own eligibility for a professional license. If a client has suffered a misdemeanor conviction in recent years, almost all state agencies will use the conviction to justify denying the application. However, as the conviction becomes extremely old, the agency becomes less and less likely to use it…
Building a Defense Against California Medical Board Discipline Triggered by Criminal Matters
A license law attorney brings a long-term perspective of potential future license consequences that can educate the criminal defense attorney and his client. One of the biggest mistakes that physicians make is to fail to appreciate the serious fallout and lasting career damage that can result from a criminal investigation or prosecution.
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Disclosure of Criminal Actions by California Physicians
California physicians must self-report criminal actions to the Medical Board of California. This mandatory reporting occurs independent of license renewal, although similar disclosure is also required on the license renewal form. Since license renewals ask for adverse information disclosure, basic compliance is relatively easy. [However, written explanations that usually must accompany a renewal or…
The Rule of Diminishing Returns in License Law
“license appeal” reconsideration “writ of mandate” “early intervention”…
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