Being arrested for a drug-related offense in Tennessee can feel overwhelming, and the potential consequences are serious. Even minor possession charges can carry lasting penalties, including jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record.
View PostWhen you're a licensed professional in fields like healthcare, education, or transportation, a DUI conviction can have far-reaching effects on more than just your personal life. The stakes are even higher because your career and livelihood might be on the line. Understanding how a DUI could impact your professional license and what actions you can take to mitigate those consequences is essential. At Hagar and Phillips, we’re committed to protecting your rights and helping you safeguard your career so you can confidently move forward.
View PostAcadia Healthcare, a Franklin-based company, has reached a $20 million settlement with the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ). The company was the subject of a New York Times investigation earlier this month and had been accused of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid.
View PostAs a licensed nurse in Tennessee, whether you are an LPN, RN, or APRN, you are entitled to due process before disciplinary action may be taken against your license. Due process requires that the Tennessee Department of Health and Board of Nursing (“Board”) take certain procedural steps, which include giving you notice and the opportunity to be heard before disciplining your license. This article will broadly outline the typical process for nurse disciplinary actions in Tennessee.
View PostWhether you're a Registered Nurse, Physician, CPA, massage therapist, tattoo artist, or hold any professional license, a conviction of any kind, especially one involving drugs or alcohol, can have profound implications on your Tennessee license and your career. Today, we're exploring the impact of DUI convictions on maintaining your professional licenses.
View PostWhether you're a dedicated nurse, an innovative architect, a skilled massage therapist, a creative tattoo artist, or hold any other professional license, facing a DUI conviction in Tennessee can significantly impact your career trajectory. The implications of such a conviction extend far beyond the immediate legal consequences, potentially jeopardizing the very licenses that enable your professional practice. In this blog post, we delve into the critical intersection between DUI convictions and professional licensure, offering guidance for those navigating these turbulent waters.
View PostNavigating the complexities of licensure issues can be challenging for professionals, including nurses, MDs, DOs, and Occupational Therapists. In our latest video, we delve into this topic by answering five key questions related to the impact of criminal charges on professional licenses, the role of legal counsel, how crime nature affects consequences, steps to take when facing a criminal case, and how an attorney specializing in nursing licensure issues can assist. Learn more with this video.
View PostBeing a Registered Nurse (RN) is a noble profession, but what happens when an RN faces criminal charges? How does it affect their license and career?
View PostWhat happens if a person practices nursing without a license? Practicing nursing without a license is a crime under Tennessee law. Learn more.
View PostOn what grounds can the Board of Nursing attempt to deny, revoke, or suspend a nurse’s license? Tennessee law provides numerous enumerated or listed grounds for which the Board can deny, revoke, or suspend a nurse’s license.
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