Protecting Your Livelihood And Reputation

Hakeem, Ellis, Marengo & Ramirez have successfully defended a number of licensed professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, nurses as well as professionals requiring a license such as attorneys, accountants, and real estate agents. Whether you are facing actions from the State of California, or your licensing board the attorneys at Hakeem, Ellis, Marengo & Ramirez have the experience, skills, and resources to pursue an outcome that is in your best interests personally and professionally.

A criminal conviction can affect a variety of state-licensed professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, lawyers, accountants, and real estate agents among others. A criminal conviction can have severe effects on a defendant’s job as the licensing board may initiate disciplinary action as a result of the criminal conviction. Anyone applying for a professional license, in addition to those who are currently licensed professionals, will be obliged to reveal any convictions on their record. Failure to mention the conviction could result in the application being denied and, in some situations additional criminal charges. Convictions that have been erased or sealed are usually included in this category. Every licensing agency has its own set of regulations and standards of behavior for its employees, and it's crucial to understand the consequences of a conviction for a licensee or license application.

When a person is arrested for a criminal offense, the relevant board responsible for licensing and monitoring members will be notified. The California Medical Board, the California Board of Registered Nursing, the California State Bar, the California Board of Pharmacists, the California Board of Real Estate Agents, and the California Board of Accountancy are all part of this. Typically, the Board will write the licensee a letter demanding a statement about the arrest's circumstances. Court documents and police reports may also be requested by the licensing agency. In many cases, the agency will agree to delay any potential inquiry until after the case has been resolved. In many circumstances, the agency will agree to postpone any possible investigation until the case is handled. While each professional licensing body has its own procedures, most agencies will opt to sanction licensees whose illegal behavior indicates that they constitute a public safety risk.

Defendants convicted of DUI may face disciplinary punishment from disciplinary boards. Members who were driving under the influence of narcotics, who were engaged in an accident or a hit-and-run, who rejected testing, who had prior DUI convictions, or who were found to have high blood alcohol concentrations will be more likely to face disciplinary action from the licensing board. Drug-related offenses will be taken into account by licensing boards. The agency will often want to see that the member has taken actions to address any underlying addiction concerns, such as willingness to enter treatment or attend addiction treatment seminars.

Why you should consider Stockton Attorneys Hakeem, Ellis, Marengo & Ramirez

Many professions that rely on a high level of public confidence, such as accountants, lawyers, pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and real estate brokers, will prosecute members who commit fraud or other theft violations. Even minor larceny offenses like shoplifting might result in an official Board investigation and possible disciplinary punishment. If you are a licensed professional who has been charged with a criminal violation, it is critical that you speak with a Stockton Criminal Defense Attorney as soon as possible. Stockton Criminal Defense Lawyers at Hakeem, Ellis, Marengo & Ramirez understand know how to effectively defend professional clients and help them avoid potential disciplinary action. Call (209) 474-2800 or fill out our online contact form.