Proposition 47 Passed in California – What Does it Mean?

Criminal LawBy Joshua KaizukaNovember 7, 2014

Passage of Prop 47 is a big deal.  Experienced criminal defense attorneys, public defenders, and even those on the other side of the isle, district attorneys fought for and supported Proposition 47.  The majority of voters in the State of California agreed. It went into effect the day after it passed on November 5, 2014.…

Nursing Board Requires Nurses to Report Convictions And License Actions

Criminal LawBy Joshua KaizukaNovember 3, 2014

Most registered nurses in California know that they must disclose criminal convictions and license discipline when they renew their license with the Board of Registered Nursing.  Licenses are renewed every two years.  In addition to this duty, nurses must also report to the BRN, within 30 days, any of the following: 1.     The conviction of…