Legal Question in Education Law in California

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I know of a teacher that was wrongly accused of petty theft. She went to court pleaded guilty unfortunely has brought her several problems including a credetialing investigation since it appears was an anxiety attack. At the time of the situation she was under severe distress taking care of a bipolar husband which she is no longer caring for? Currently, all charges have been sealed but she is under investigation by the credentialing office. She is very concern about loosing her ability to work. How much should she worried? About and now that the case is sealed does she has to diclose? She has never had these type or any other problems in 40 years. She is significantly worries.


Asked on 4/04/07, 5:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
MARK GEYER LAW OFFICES OF MARK MITCHELL GEYER

Re: education

Hello!

1. The "guilty plea" to a misdemeanor as discribed is a conviction to a crime of moral turpitude.

2. The State of California can seek to revoke the teaching license. This is serious.

3. Depending on how the criminal case was handled or mishandled, the "conviction" has a potential of being "set aside" [this is called expungement] at or near the conclusion of probation time completion.

4. I do not have enough specific information to formulate a "plan" as many facts are not provided.

5. The teacher MUST engage an attorney to protect his/her rights to continue to teach and earn a livlihood.

6. The representation would be in the criminal court and the administrative law proceedings as well.

Sincerely,

Mark Geyer

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Answered on 4/05/07, 12:35 pm


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