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Placer County Professional License Defense Attorney

Protecting Your Career After an Arrest – Tiemann Defense

Tiemann Defense is a California criminal defense law firm representing professionals throughout Placer County, including Roseville, Lincoln, Auburn, and Rocklin.
If you hold a professional license, a criminal arrest can put your livelihood, reputation, and future at risk — even if you are never convicted.

📍 Office: 209 Harding Blvd. 7, Roseville, CA 95678
📞 Call: 916.939.3900

We defend licensed professionals in the criminal court and  aggressively work to protect an individual’s occupational license.

Why Professional License Holders Need Immediate Defense

Many licensing agencies in California require mandatory reporting of arrests and convictions.
This means your case is not just about court — it is also about protecting your license.

A criminal case can trigger an investigation by:

• Medical Board of California
• Board of Registered Nursing
• Dental Board of California
• California Teachers Credentialing Commission
• State Bar of California
• Federal Aviation Administration

Early intervention by a criminal defense lawyer can often prevent formal discipline.

Arrest vs. Conviction: What’s the Difference for Your License?

Consequences of an Arrest

Even without a conviction, a licensing board may:

• Open an investigation
• Require a written explanation
• Demand court documents
• Impose an interim suspension (in serious cases)

Consequences of a Conviction

A conviction can lead to:

• License suspension
• License revocation
• Probation with practice restrictions
• Mandatory treatment or monitoring
• Public discipline on your record

Some convictions are considered substantially related to the profession, which allows the board to take action.

Defense for Specific Licensed Professionals

Physicians and Surgeons

The Medical Board aggressively prosecutes cases involving:

• DUI
• Drug offenses
• Fraud or theft
• Domestic violence

Possible outcomes include:

• Public reprimand
• Stayed revocation with probation
• Practice monitoring
• Suspension

Nurses and Other Medical Professionals

The Board of Registered Nursing may file an Accusation even for misdemeanor conduct.

Common issues:

• Substance-related arrests
• Diversion program failures
• Theft or charting allegations

In many cases, early legal strategy can result in:

• No formal discipline
• A confidential diversion-style resolution
• Dismissal after successful court outcome

Dentists

The Dental Board focuses heavily on:

• DUI
• Drug offenses
• Insurance billing issues

A favorable criminal resolution can prevent license suspension.

Pilots

Pilots must report certain motor vehicle actions and alcohol-related offenses to the FAA.

Failure to report can be more damaging than the underlying case.

We help protect:

• Airman medical certificates
• Commercial pilot privileges
• Airline employment

Attorneys

Lawyers must report criminal convictions to the State Bar of California.

Consequences may include:

• Interim suspension
• State Bar Court proceedings
• Moral character review

A negotiated criminal disposition can dramatically reduce discipline.

Teachers and Credential Holders

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing reviews:

• DUI
• Domestic violence
• Drug offenses
• Child endangerment allegations

Many cases can be resolved without credential revocation if handled early.

License-Neutral Outcomes in Criminal Court

Our goal is to obtain resolutions that do NOT trigger discipline.

These may include:

• Case dismissal
• Reduction to license neutral offenses
• Infractions instead of misdemeanors
• Deferred entry of judgment
• Pre-plea diversion

A carefully structured plea can make the difference between:

✅ Keeping your license
❌ Losing your career

Diversion Programs That Protect Your License

Mental Health Diversion

Under California law, qualifying defendants can receive:

• Treatment instead of punishment
• Case dismissal upon completion

For many boards, a dismissal through diversion is far safer than a conviction.

Military Diversion

Available for active duty and veterans suffering from:

• PTSD
• TBI
• Substance abuse
• Service-related mental health conditions

Successful completion results in:

✔ Dismissed charges
✔ No conviction to report in many situations

Misdemeanor Diversion

This allows:

• No plea
• No conviction
• Case dismissal after completion

This is often the best possible outcome for licensed professionals.

Collateral Consequences We Work to Avoid

A criminal conviction can also impact:

• Hospital privileges
• DEA registration
• Employment contracts
• Professional liability insurance
• Immigration status
• Background checks

We design every defense strategy with these consequences in mind.

Our Two-Track Defense Strategy

At Tiemann Defense, we:

1. Fight the Criminal Case

• Challenge the evidence
• File suppression motions
• Take cases to trial when necessary
• Negotiate license-safe resolutions

2. Protect Your Professional License

• Coordinate timing of outcomes
• Work with license defense counsel when needed

Why Licensed Professionals Choose Tiemann Defense

✔ Local experience in Placer County courts
✔ Strategic plea negotiations for license protection
✔ Detailed knowledge of diversion programs
✔ Trial-ready defense

Courts We Serve in Placer County

We represent clients in:

• Roseville
• Auburn
• Rocklin
• Lincoln

and throughout the Placer County Superior Court system.

Call a Placer County Professional License Defense Lawyer Today

If you are a:

• Doctor
• Nurse
• Dentist
• Pilot
• Attorney
• Teacher
• Medical professional

your future is too important to leave to chance.

📞 Call Tiemann Defense at 916.939.3900
📍 209 Harding Blvd. Suite 7, Roseville, CA 95678

Schedule a confidential consultation to protect your license and your career.