Have you been arrested and charged with a crime in California? If you have, your right to a professional license may be in jeopardy. Licensing agencies may deny and revoke professional licenses as a result of a conviction, and at times, may use the underlying circumstances of an arrest to discipline a professional licensee.
Professional License Arrest And Criminal Defense Attorneys
S J Harris Law works closely with trusted criminal defense attorneys to defend those arrested and charged with crimes.
Attorney Assistance During a Criminal Case:
- Stringent review of the State’s case
- Working with the District Attorney or other prosecutors to have the case dismissed, or resolved favorably
- Providing declarations and information about the impact of an arrest or conviction on a professional license
- Case investigation
- Ardent defense at a preliminary hearing
- Preparation and defense of charges at a criminal trial
Whether an attorney with S J Harris Law or with a trusted ally in the criminal defense world, we aim to ensure that your arrest and potential conviction have as little impact on your professional career as possible.
If you have been arrested, contact a license defense attorney who can make sure that your rights are preserved, and that you address all angles of your criminal defense, while at the same time, safekeeping your professional endeavors.
Resources For Those Charged With Crimes
Domestic Violence
Overview of DV Laws in California
http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-domesticviolence.htm
Potential Court Ordered Classes
http://www.courtorderedclasses.com/States/california.html
Violent Crime
ACLU Criminal Resource Sheet
http://www.aclu-tn.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/16IN_CRIM-F.pdf
Access to Attorney – If you are Indigent
http://www.ncsc.org/Topics/Access-and-Fairness/Indigent-Defense/Resource-Guide.aspx
Theft
Criminal Resources from ACLU
http://www.aclu-tn.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/16IN_CRIM-F.pdf
Shoplifting Help
http://www.thehulmancenter.com/shoplifting-addiction
Drug Crimes
California Drug Law
http://statelaws.findlaw.com/california-law/california-drug-possession-laws.html
Addiction Recovery Programs
http://www.usrecovery.info/Treatment-Centers/California.htm
Other Resources Addiction and Recovery
http://atforum.com/related-websites/associations/
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the process of defending your professional license look like after being accused of criminal charges?
First they will file a disciplinary action, and then an accusation will be filed. Once the accusation is filed, you will go through the motions of a hearing and depending on the severity of the criminal charge, your license can be revoked. Contact S J Harris Law Group today if you have been accused of criminal charges.
What can a professional license attorney do for me during my criminal case?
Professional license attorneys can help you appeal for your license application, petition for reinstatement, defend the disciplinary actions filed against you, protect your future, and more. If you have had an accusation or a violation filed against you, contact S J Harris Law today.
What steps should I take to protect my professional license during my court case?
Consulting an experienced license defense attorney can help a licensee-holder even in the early informal stages of investigations against your license. With your lawyers counsel, you should disclose any mistakes or violations that were made early on into the court proceedings. Lastly make sure to form a plan with your attorney on things that you can and cannot say, in order to safe guard your reputation as much as possible.