If you work in a profession that requires a license, such as nursing, you likely must follow strict guidelines set out by your licensing board. Failing to adhere to these rules can get you accused of misconduct and threaten your livelihood, as the board has the power to suspend or even revoke your license.

When your license is in trouble, don't try to defend yourself alone. Call the Lento Law Firm's Professional License Defense Team instead. We help nurses, healthcare workers, and other licensed professionals protect their rights when dealing with their state licensing boards. Call 888-535-3686 or fill out our contact form with your information and a member of our team will reach out to you.

Utah Nurse Charged with Exploitation

A former Utah nurse, Kevin Charles Call, was recently charged with exploiting a vulnerable adult. Call's nursing license had been revoked earlier this year by Utah's licensing board due to misconduct charges he faced in Iowa. He was, however, caring for a man who prosecutors say is “low functioning mentally” and was accused by a family member of scamming the vulnerable man out of nearly $7,000. The charges against Call allege that he told the man that he was in legal trouble and that Call's brother, an attorney, could help if the man gave Call money.

Call was also charged with trespassing—according to prosecutors he entered the man's house at night without permission and confronted him about not taking his calls. He then apparently took the man's phone to try to have his number unblocked. Call has been charged with a second-degree felony for exploiting a vulnerable adult and a class A misdemeanor for trespassing.

Practicing without a License

One of the elements of this case is that Call was practicing as the man's registered nurse despite his license having been revoked. While his criminal case will move forward, and he could face penalties such as jail time and fines, he'll also have to deal with the Utah licensing board. The board's disciplinary procedures are entirely separate from the state's criminal justice system. While the licensing board can't throw Call in jail, it can take further action against his license (such as not re-instating it if he ever applies). It can also issue him a civil penalty and ultimately prevent him from working as a nurse in Utah.

What to Do If Your License Is in Trouble

If you're a nurse or other licensed professional and you're concerned that your licensing board might accuse you of misconduct—or it has already charged you with misconduct—you should contact the Professional License Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm. We assist license and certificate holders throughout the country, including in Utah. We can help you defend yourself against the board's accusations and work to minimize any potential sanctions against your license.

Call the Lento Law Firm today at 888-535-3686 or send us your information via our confidential contact form so we can begin discussing your options.