Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I was charged with embezzlement in 2006 for a retail store and I got the records expunged last year. There was no restitution and I only had to do 5 days of county work. Now, I am looking to apply to medical schools. I have read in a lot of places that you should disclose this information especially during licensing for board exams. But if I do, then I run the risk of my application being rejected as there are so many people out there who are also applying for medical schools. Is there any way to get around this?


Asked on 10/31/10, 11:05 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

You'll have to tell the medical board when you apply for a license, do you really want to wait until after medical school to find out your expensive education is useless?

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Answered on 11/05/10, 11:53 pm
Lawrence Wolf Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf

If asked you must say yes, try getting rid of the conviction entirely

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Answered on 11/07/10, 8:28 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

If you omit it, I can guarantee you that they will find it when they do a search with the California Department of Justice. That will in turn make your attempt to get a license a lot harder. I suggest you disclose it and explain that you have been rehabilitated.

I have no idea what secret method Mr. Wolf has to get rid of the conviction entirely.

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Answered on 11/08/10, 8:41 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Failure to disclose convictions on govt licensing applications, whether expunged or not, is perjury, and will get you disqualified from licensing. They will automatically check you DOJ record and find your rap sheet. Lying is foolish. Deal with it now by discussing it with the school.

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Answered on 11/08/10, 11:10 am


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