I recently represented a medical doctor charged with an alcohol offense in Oakland County. As part of my client's reporting obligations and his hospital's policy, this offense would have been reported up the line, and a decision on his employment would have been made. All indications were that my client would have lost his job if convicted of this offense, and he would have then had to deal with the medical licensing board as well. The client faced possible sanctions and suspension on his ability to practice medicine.
At first the prosecuting attorney was not willing to make any offers, and said he could plead as charged or go to trial. After exploring the evidence, it was clear that my client did not have much of a defense, and simply made a mistake and broke the law. Fortunately I was able to convince the prosecutor to reserve judgment for a few weeks, allot my client to take proactive measures such as daily alcohol testing and an intensive outpatient program. My client completed these requirements without issue, and his case was DISMISSED when we returned to court.
My client is now back to practicing medicine in Michigan without having to worry about a criminal conviction and a record to explain the rest of his life.
At first the prosecuting attorney was not willing to make any offers, and said he could plead as charged or go to trial. After exploring the evidence, it was clear that my client did not have much of a defense, and simply made a mistake and broke the law. Fortunately I was able to convince the prosecutor to reserve judgment for a few weeks, allot my client to take proactive measures such as daily alcohol testing and an intensive outpatient program. My client completed these requirements without issue, and his case was DISMISSED when we returned to court.
My client is now back to practicing medicine in Michigan without having to worry about a criminal conviction and a record to explain the rest of his life.