Everybody makes mistakes. It doesn't matter how many years someone has gone to school, what accolades they've earned, and what they've achieved. Everyone, regardless of circumstance, makes mistakes from time to time. Even when an individual is blameless in a particular scenario, misunderstandings can occur, and consequences can arise as a result.
Certainly, some mistakes and misunderstandings can prove to be more consequential than others, personally and/or professionally. Missteps and misunderstandings can even compromise the ability of those who have worked hard to achieve professional licensure to remain employable. If you are concerned that your professional license may be in danger, speak with us about your circumstances today by calling 888-535-3686 or by contacting the Lento Law Firm online. You have options, and you don't have to navigate them alone.
Poor Judgment, Professional Consequences?
A recent situation involving an actor-turned-dentist illustrates the reality that missteps and/or misunderstandings can compromise not only one's personal life but one's professional life, too. Steven Hollar, who played Rade Butcher in the famed 1986 movie Hoosiers, recently entered into a plea agreement for subjecting an employee to unlawful confinement and battery. After harassing the employee verbally on multiple occasions, he both touched her inappropriately several times and restrained her in locked rooms.
Although Hollar's misconduct was widely reported on by the media as a result of his criminal circumstances, the impacts of his choices are almost certainly not going to end with his plea agreement. Because his misconduct was professional and physically aggressive in nature, he may face a civil case filed by his former employee and a professional misconduct review from the state's dental licensing board. Depending on how the board perceives his situation, his license could be suspended or even revoked.
It is a common misconception that a professional can only face disciplinary action from a licensing board if they somehow wrong their clients or patients. In reality, any conduct that results in criminal charges, allegations of civil liability, or that negatively impacts the integrity of the profession at issue could be viewed as grounds for discipline by a state board. As a result, professionals are wise to start safeguarding their rights and interests professionally as soon as they have reason to be concerned about their legal rights in virtually any other context.
Legal Assistance Is Available
If you're under investigation by a professional licensing board – whether the claims against you relate to a misstep or a misunderstanding – the stakes of your circumstances are undeniably high. You have worked hard to cultivate a career. It's now time to do all that you can to defend that effort. The respected Professional License Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm practices nationwide and can assist you no matter where you're under scrutiny.
If your license is at stake, you have no time to waste in crafting a strong, personalized defense strategy to present to the board. Allow us to learn about your case today. Call 888-535-3686 or contact us online to learn about how we can help. We look forward to hearing from you.
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