Criminal
Aug. 27, 2026
The 'guilty plea' trap: Standard criminal defense fails licensed professionals
Criminal defense attorneys representing licensed professionals must consider the potential licensing consequences of plea agreements to avoid turning a favorable criminal outcome into a career-threatening disciplinary action.
It's a straightforward criminal case--a misdemeanor DUI any competent defense attorney should be able to negotiate quickly. The client pleads to a reduced charge and gets summary probation, a fine and no jail time. What could go wrong?
A lot. This client happens to be a registered nurse who suddenly finds herself fighting to keep her professional license. A year after her criminal case closed, her plea deal is Exhibit One in a revocation proceeding befor...
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