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I have a criminal background for welfare fraud with a dismissal 1385 PC. I talked to many CA professional licensure lawyers in which some indicated that I can indicate that I was not convicted on the application, while others indicated yes to disclose. I am stuck in between because the most well known lawyer for defending situations like mine has told me to put no, however, the CA BRN application says to disclose cases that were dismissed or plead no contest (which I did but mine was withdrawn). Has anyone with a 1385 PC dismissal had the same situation? Please help. Thank you!

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Honestly, you need a lawyer who specializes in the BON- because one who defends persons with your type of issue only sees it from the defense position. OF COURSE that is what such a lawyer is going to tell you.

Bottom line: If the BON says to disclose- you disclose. The LAST thing you want is to not disclose and get found out. The cover-up is almost always treated worse then the crime itself.

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Yeah, I completely agree that in this case, a BON lawyer was the need. I am happy that you explained all the reasons here. In same way, my cousin hired a top lawyer to fight her DUI charges and got them dismissed.

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Were you arrested? I got my charge expunged and thought that meant my criminal record was cleared. It does not mean that! The nursing board requests an FBI background check and that will show any charges/arrests you had. I requested my state background record and since my charge showed up, I will be submitting all my paperwork regarding the expunged charge. Try requesting your own background check to see if it shows up, and if it does then I would suggest gathering your paperwork for it.

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No I was not physically arrested but I turned myself in, which I have fingerprints. Yes, I have requested the court dockets and my criminal background history which does indicate that there is a dismissal 1385 PC. Yes, the paperwork does show that I have fingerprints and was supposed to be a felony but never went that route. I hired a lawyer who specializes in working with the BRN and hopefully will work hard for me.

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Hi all, just wanted to provide an update about my status. So I hired a professional licensing lawyer for nursing and was able to get an approval of my examination (wohoo). The end result was that no penalty was executed so I was able to obtain a potential license without any issues. I took my NCLEX yesterday, and awaiting to hear if I passed. Good vibes :). If you had the same situation like mine, I'd be happy to help provide guidance based on my experience. Good luck to all.

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Hi Tdizzle

I have some questions about a case "dismissal 1385 PC"... if you could please contact me at [email protected]. I would really appreciate your help as soon as possible. Thank you!

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Specializes in med surg.

I was just going to comment that in the case of furtherance of justice, no you do not have to disclose. but It looks like you figured that out.

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hello, I previously have been convicted of a DUI 2011 and petty theft twice 2013. All 3 of those records have been expunged and dismissed. I am completely different as of today. I recently just got accepted into nursing school and was wondering if it will hold me back from taking the NCLEX exam?

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