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Deferred Entry of Judgment: Do I Have to Report it to My Licensing Agency in CA?

by Adam G. Slote on August 25, 2014

After successful completion of diversion or deferred entry of judgment in California under Penal Code sections 1001.9 and 1000.4,the arrest and diversion or deferred entry of judgment is deemed not to have occurred, and the licensee or applicant “may indicate in response to any question concerning his or her prior criminal record that he or she was not arrested or diverted [or granted deferred entry of judgment] for the offense….” (Penal Code sections 1001.9 and 1000.4.)

Acupuncture Board Closes Investigation of Patient Sex Complaint

by Adam G. Slote on December 03, 2013

The California Board of Acupunture investigated our client because of a complaint that the Acupuncturist had sexual relations with a patient. California law prohibits acupuncturists, physicians (doctors), dentists, chiropractors, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, nurses and other health care professionals from having sexual relations with patients.  (California Business and Professions Code Section 726.) 

How to Respond to Board of Acupuncture Investigations

by Adam G. Slote on August 26, 2012

Investigations for the California Board of Acupuncture are handled by the Division of Investigations of the Department of Consumer Affairs.  An investigation usually starts with a telephone call or letter from the investigator.  The best course of action is to have a license attorney promptly respond on your behalf.  Sometimes, the investigator will start asking questions during the first phone call.  Rather than answering questions, we recommend that you ask what the investigation is about and inform the investigator that you plan to cooperate with the investigation after retaining

Finding a California license law attorney on the Internet--A Quick Tip

by Adam G. Slote on January 25, 2011

California license law attorney or lawyer is a common search phrase. The proper area of law, however, is administrative law. Professional license defense, or license law, is one area of administrative law. Searching for a California administrative law attorney may help you find the right “license law” attorney.