Laws on Practicing Without A License

Every doctor and dentist in any state in the United States must have a current medical or dental license in order to provide patient care and services. In addition this license is supposed to be clearly posted within the patient's view in the doctor's or dentist's office. This is true for medical doctors as well as dentists. It is interesting to note that each day the individual doctor or dentists practices without a license is an additional charges, with subsequent penalties for multiple offenses typically very common on the first actual sentencing.

Practicing Without A License Penalties

As mentioned above, each day can potentially be added to a running total when penalties for practicing without a license charges are filed. The penalties will typically include fines per day as well as jail time, plus there may be additional criminal or civil issues that can be added onto the original charges. Each jurisdiction sets their own specific jail time and fines, but may include up to 30 days in jail and $1000  for the first day, then up to 60 days and $2000/day for each subsequent day practicing without a license.

Possible Penalties

• Jail time
• Probation
• Parole
• Community service
• Permanent loss of medical or dental license

Practicing Without A License Sentencing

Most courts are very strict with these types of charges since they are very public issues that affect the health and well-being of the entire community. Trust in professionals that are caring for people is essential and both the courts and the licensing boards for professionals such as doctors and dentists take a dim view of any unlicensed practices. Often there are factors that can be considered such as failure to notify the professional of the suspension of the license or other similar factors. Mistaken identity can occasionally be a defense that a criminal defense attorney may present to the court to get the case dropped if this has occurred.

Practicing Without A License Charges And Legal Help

As soon as possible after a practicing without a license charge or arrest it is essential to find a criminal defense attorney that can work on your behalf. Many times attorneys can have the charges dropped or reduced or an alternative sentence entered on your behalf. Without legal representation at the criminal level there may be a greater risk of civil suits, so early representation is essential.

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