Reckless driving conviction...advice needed

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Hi, I'm looking for some advice! I'm an RN who was charged with a DUI in august and had the charge dropped to a reckless this past March. I had not yet reported it when I received a letter from FL board of nursing stating they have begun an investigation and that I needed to provide a written response. Has anyone done this before and what do you write? Did you hire a lawyer?

What kind of penalties can I expect? I have a clean record other than this stupid mistake. I've completed an evaluation stating that I do not need any sort of treatment either.

Thanks in advance.

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Call your and get a lawyer. Do NOT go to the BON alone.

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Agreed. You need legal counsel involved in this. You can find lawyers versed in dealing with BONs here: TAANA Executive Office - Home

Yes, it's an expense. But a license with stipulations or disciplinary action is more costly for your career in the long run.

DUIs, even those that have been reduced to "wet wrecks" or other reckless driving charges, can be deal-breakers in a lot of BON's eyes. The BON's priority is on the public safety, not on cutting nurses in trouble a break. You REALLY need to have someone in your corner whose sole focus is you and your best interests...hence the lawyer.

Best of luck.

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