Author: TMG DEV
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Help You Avoid a Criminal Charge
Help You Avoid a Criminal Charge In worst-case scenarios, your disciplinary matter might result in criminal charges. Your license defense attorney can help you defend yourself in the disciplinary case while preparing you for any potential criminal defense you might need.
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Reaching a Favorable Resolution
Reaching a Favorable Resolution Some allegations are baseless and have no fact to them, and other allegations may have a grain of truth that can lead to discipline. A license defense can assist in negotiating a positive resolution that can result in your favor by presenting facts showing your position and instructions on establishing good…
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Protecting Your Rights During Hearings
Protecting Your Rights During Hearings All licensing boards have specific rules for handling disciplinary cases. These rules outline: Your license defense attorney will make sure the licensing board sticks to its own policies and provides you with a fair hearing. They can also record any violations of these rules, allowing you to appeal or start…
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Fraud and Billing Issues
Any allegations of fraud, including inappropriate medical billing, insurance fraud, misrepresentation of qualifications on a license application, or mishandling of client trust funds, may culminate in disciplinary measures as well as independent criminal prosecution. These allegations are at the heart of professional integrity and are vigorously pursued by licensing authorities and law enforcement personnel. Our…
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Substance Abuse and Impairment
All California licensing boards are extremely serious about accusations concerning substance abuse, chemical dependency, or addiction. Their first duty is to protect the people, and an incapacitated practitioner is considered a direct menace. This allegation may be brought about by a criminal arrest, such as a DUI, a report by a concerned colleague or employer,…
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Criminal Charges and Convictions
Even a criminal charge or conviction (even one that happened when you were off duty and that appears to have no connection to your professional life) can cause a mandatory report to your licensing board and other severe consequences. Driving under the influence (DUI), possession of drugs, domestic violence, or theft are all common offenses…
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Professional Misconduct and Negligence
Professional misconduct can involve a wide range of problems, including, but not limited to, violating patient or client confidentiality, crossing unsuitable boundaries, gross negligence, or failing to adhere to the standards of care required in one’s profession. An investigation can be started by a licensing board based on a complaint of a consumer, employer, or…
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Defending Professionals Across San Luis Obispo County
Our law firm provides robust legal services to licensed professionals across a diverse range of businesses in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, and the Central Coast communities. And we know how to protect your license, regardless of your area of practice. We represent physicians, surgeons, and physician assistants who are under investigation by the…
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Aiming for Efficient and Discreet Resolutions
We understand that your professional reputation is one of your most valuable assets. The threat of a disciplinary action that is publicly issued and becomes a permanent part of the public record, easily accessible through search engines, is a serious issue that any licensed professional dreads. You can be publicly reprimanded, placed on probation, or…
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A Customized, Strategic Approach
We understand that there is no such thing as a case that fits into a cut-and-dry defense. The facts, the unique accusations, your professional background, and the specific licensing board involved all require a specialized approach. The first step we take is a detailed and extensive examination of the charges leveled. We will develop a…