Kraut understands the potential collateral consequences that doctors and other healthcare professionals face as a result of conviction and works hard to ensure that his clients receive the most comprehensive defense possible.
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Home Attorneys Michael E. Kraut, Managing Attorney Robert A. Free Consultation 24 Hour Assistance. DUI Post Conviction. DUI Consequences. DUI and Medical Licenses in Los Angeles Being charged with or convicted of a Los Angeles DUI offense can trigger a number of collateral consequences for professionals who are required to maintain state licenses as part of their professions.
You might just be asked to undergo a drug and alcohol treatment program. There might not be any threat to your license to practice medicine. However, because the Medical Board has become stricter about alcohol abuse in doctors, you might face serious consequences for receiving one or more DUI. This investigation will most likely include an interview. Make sure that you prepare for this interview. Answer all questions asked by the Medical Board clearly and honestly, and make an effort to show that you are committed to fixing the mistakes that you have made in the past.
You could potentially lose your medical license if you are convicted of several DUIs and show no desire to change. As a doctor, you could face severe consequences if you get a DUI. If you fail to properly report your DUI to the Medical Board, you might risk losing your medical license. Getting a DUI could potentially end your career as a doctor. Keep in mind that in many cases, you will be able to keep your medical license, so long as you express to the Medical Board that you know that you made a mistake and are taking actions to prevent it from happening again.
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The rationale for referring a physician with a DUI for an evaluation is to determine if they have a diagnosable substance use disorder. If so, that would warrant treatment and aftercare including monitoring. This makes sense because someone with a substance use disorder is likely to continue to drink alcohol excessively, have further problems and could be a risk to patients.
What can I say? Felony always results in license probation. They most commonly would refer out for evaluation for any high level DUI, or any occasion where there are a second or more DUI[s] disclosed in their history of holding a [state] license.
While this is a limited survey and may not be scientifically sound, several takeaway points can be made:. There is a dramatic variation in how state medical boards handle DUIs among their licensees. Conclusion A DUI is a significant event. It makes sense that physicians with a first DUI should undergo evaluation.
If a diagnosis is made, then appropriate treatment and monitoring recommendations should be recommended. Medical boards vary widely in how they manage DUIs.
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