Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

A friend of mine is a licensed real estate broker. He was charged with four misdemeanors. He was acquitted of two; one was dropped, but was convicted of a misdemeanor of battery. He thinks that he may have to notify the DRE of conviction (515 form-even though it does not involve moral turpitude). He served no jail time, only probation and a small fine was given.

What details, if any, should he send to the DRE? What if they started an investigation-would he or should he then provide more? What more should he be aware of or do?


Asked on 1/28/13, 2:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If he concludes he doesn't have to report this [even though I think he does], then when and if the DRE investigates, he WILL provide full and complete compliance with the inquiry, or face loss of license. As a licensed broker he is already supposed to know all these things, and is presumed in the law to know them. If he doesn't, then he needs to re-study DRE rules online.

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Answered on 1/28/13, 5:02 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

I think it does qualify and he must notify them.

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Answered on 2/12/13, 12:33 pm


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