Articles Posted in DUI and Professional License

A DUI arrest is stressful enough on its own, but for registered nurses, LVNs, and nursing students in California, it carries a second layer of risk most people never have to consider: losing the professional license that supports their entire career. The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) treats a DUI conviction as unprofessional conduct, separate from whatever happens in criminal court, and has full authority to investigate, discipline, suspend, or revoke a nursing license as a result.

If you’re a nurse facing DUI charges in Orange County, understanding how criminal court and professional licensing intersect is the first step toward protecting both your freedom and your livelihood. At the Law Offices of William M. Weinberg, we represent nurses and other licensed professionals throughout California, building defense strategies that account for both sides of the problem from day one.