Attorney Sami Azhari and Professor Aliza Hochman Bloom are published in the semi annual ABA White Collar Crime Newsletter regarding Proposed Amendments to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. The U.S. Sentencing Commission released proposed amendments to the sentencing guidelines that Azhari and Bloom discussed in their article, as well as proposed suggestions for the Sentencing Commission to consider.
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What is a Skelly Hearing? Everything You Need to Know
At Unlock Legal, our seasoned team of professional license defense attorneys has over 20 years of experience, and we have become uniquely skilled at walking our clients through every component of their legal dilemma. In this two-part series, we will discuss Skelly hearings, starting with what they are and what to expect.
What exactly is a Skelly hearing?
A Skelly…
Facing a Complaint on Your Cosmetology License? Here’s What to Know
If your cosmetology license defense is at risk due to a complaint or investigation, everything that you worked for may be at risk. You have already made a significant time investment in learning your field, and you may have even spent heavily to grow your business. One letter from the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology can upend your life’s work.…
Investigations Where Professionals Hold Multiple Licenses
California professionals need a specialized license for each field in which they work. For example, an engineer may teach part-time at a school, meaning they will need both an engineering and teaching certification. There are potential issues when the professional is accused of misconduct that can put their licenses in jeopardy. There can be several enforcement programs with an interest…
What Is the Dental Board of California Diversion Program?
Disciplinary action against dentists is not just limited to what they do on the job. They can be punished if they are convicted of DUI or a drug offense or have a substance-abuse problem. The main purpose of the law is to protect patients, with the understanding that a dentist with a substance-abuse issue can be a danger.
A dentist…
What to Do If You Are a California Teacher with a DUI Arrest or Conviction
California teachers are required to be credentialed. If you are convicted of misconduct outside the classroom, you may lose these credentials. As a teacher, you are required to report every criminal conviction. One common conviction that can land teachers in professional trouble is a DUI. Even though it occurred outside work, teachers with an alcohol or substance abuse problem…
Registered Nurse Accused of Stealing Medication?
What You Need to Know About Diverting
Prescription drug abuse has been a significant problem in the country, as many medications can be used for multiple purposes. The increasing use of opioid medications has led to an illegal market for these highly addictive drugs. Some of these drugs may be stolen from hospitals and medical practices for illegal uses. In…
Optometrists: Accurate Charting for License Protection
Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records is critical for optometrists because it can help them both provide the best possible patient care and it can protect them from possible professional complaints. Some optometrists try to get by with minimal patient charting, but they are taking a significant professional risk. It is always better to be safe and document as much…
Can Nurses Take CBD?
Many people are turning to CBD oil to help them deal with aches, pains, and difficulties. This product is certainly not illegal, although it is barely regulated. Taking CBD oil can cause difficulties for your job if you use it at the wrong time. If you are facing discipline for CBD use, you should turn to a nursing license defense…
Will My Prior Dui Keep Me from Getting a Real Estate License?
You have completed all the requirements necessary to obtain a real estate license in California and invested a large amount of time and money in preparing for exams. But as the Department of Real Estate conducts its background check, there’s just one thing that’s causing you anxiety — a past DUI conviction. Do you really need to worry? Don’t worry;…