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

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

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.) 

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

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.

California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT)

We defend California Occupational Therapists (OTs) before the Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT). Most cases arise from arrests or criminal convictions, reports by employers after termination of employment, malpractice settlements and patient complaints. We have over two decades of experience defending licensed professionals in administrative law matters. We can handle investigators, defend your license at an administrative hearing and on appeal to the Superior Court.

Occupational Therapists (OTs) Arrested for DUI in California Face Investigation by the Board of Occupational Therapy Within Days of Arrest

California Occupational Therapists (OTs) arrested for DUI can now expect investigation letters from the Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) within days of arrest. CBOT receives notice of the arrest from the California Department of Justice, which cross-references criminal records against professional licensing records.  Occupational Therapists can expect a letter from the Board requesting a detailed description of the events that led to the arrest under penalty of perjury along with case information for the pending criminal case.