Under California law, an applicant for a pharmacist license is required to disclose any misdemeanor or felony criminal offense they have been convicted of. Under the State Board of Pharmacy process, it is the applicant who has the burden of providing the information....
Professional License Defense
What is the appeals process for a denied pharmacist license?
If you applied for a pharmacist license only to receive a denial, do not feel discouraged. Many pharmacists do not receive their license on the first go. There are many reasons for a denial: a mistake in the paperwork, a disciplinary action or even a mistake on the...
How the top 500 delinquent taxpayers list can affect your license
The old saying is true: the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. However, thousands of people every year fail to pay their taxes. Sometimes, this is simply human error. In other cases, it is due to willful tax evasion. To hold taxpayers accountable,...
3 things correctional officers should know about use of force
If you're a correctional officer, you know all-too-well the public perception these days on the use of force against prisoners. Even when a correctional officer's actions are entirely justified, he or she may end up the subject of a disciplinary hearing.According to...
Marijuana and your medical license: What to consider
On behalf of Law Offices of Paul Chan posted in professional license defense on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.As of December 2018, 10 states (including California) have legalized recreational marijuana in some form or another -- and many people believe that it's only a...
How do you lose a real estate license?
In real estate, it is important to have a real estate license. Not having a license could mean that you're unable to sell homes for others or help buyers find a property. Without a license, you lose your opportunity to have an income. Fortunately, a good defense can...
Be honest if you make an error to prevent a lawsuit
A dentist is bound to make mistakes at one time or another. Dentists are human, just as all doctors are. However, a mistake can place a patient in pain or mean that they are required to return for additional treatments.As a dentist, it is your responsibility to take...
What ethical violations could threaten correctional officer jobs?
Careers as prison guards and correctional officers are more important than ever as the American prison system continues to overflow. There have been many changes since the nation's earliest days of mass incarceration. One of the most prominent and important changes...
California insurance agent loses license for alleged illegal acts
Many licensed professionals in the state of California are often surprised at the list of acts or behaviors that can put their licenses in jeopardy. Sometimes, even the simplest thing like not reporting a change of address can threaten a license. Other times, the loss...
Doctor puts his license at risk for crashing while on drugs
The Medical Board of California has placed the license of a "physiatrist or physical medicine and rehabilitation physician" on probation for six years after he crashed his Jaguar into a pole. The crash itself may not have been enough to threaten his license, but the...

