Category Archives: misdemeanor

CPA Licenses and the Duty to Report Convictions

What Must You Disclose When Applying for Initial CPA License in California or When Reapplying After License Lapsed? When applying for your initial CPA license in California, you must disclose any and all convictions—felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions—only minor traffic infractions … Continue reading

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50% Off Old, Unpaid Traffic Tickets in California!

From January 1-June 30, 2012, Santa Clara County is offering half-off unpaid traffic tickets if the fine is paid off in six months.  To qualify for this deep discount, the ticket must be considerably overdue and you must meet these … Continue reading

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I am an Attorney with a DUI, Felony or Misdemeanor. What are the consequences?

What can I be disciplined for? The State Bar, Office of the Chief Trial Counsel, is a consumer protection agency, and to that end its mission is both focused and far-reaching. Attorneys are held to a higher standard than the … Continue reading

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I am a Doctor with a DUI. What Should I Do?

The Medical Board of California is vested with the power to discipline physicians by revocation, suspension or restriction of the physician and surgeon’s medical certificate, as well as to impose various conditions and limitations on the practice of medicine. In … Continue reading

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How will a DUI, Felony or Misdemeanor Affect My Nursing Licence?

The California State Board of Nursing may discipline any action considered “unprofessional conduct”, such as a DUI,  under the Nurse Practice Act located in the California Business & Professions Code and Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.  The … Continue reading

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California’s Sentencing Laws Have Changed

The glory days of receiving half time credit in county jail for individuals sentenced on DUIs or other misdemeanor and felony probationary sentences are officially over.  The California legislature apparently feels that our jails are not overcrowded enough with DUI, … Continue reading

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