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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 11.3Art. 6§ 7562 Conviction Evidence For Licensing

§ 7562 Conviction Evidence For Licensing

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§ 7562 Conviction Evidence For Licensing

Key Takeaways

  • •If you are convicted of a crime, the record of that conviction is final proof and can be used against you.
  • •Even if you plead 'no contest' (nolo contendere) or are found guilty, it counts as a conviction.
  • •The government can take away or refuse to give you a license (like a driver's license) if you are convicted, even if you are on probation.
  • •Even if you later get your conviction dismissed or changed, the government can still use the original conviction to suspend or revoke your license.

Example

You get caught driving drunk and plead guilty. The court puts you on probation and lets you keep your license for now.

Even though you are on probation, the government can still take away your driver's license because you were convicted. Even if you later get the conviction removed from your record, they can still use the original conviction to suspend your license.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7562 Conviction Evidence For Licensing

The record of conviction, or a certified copy thereof, shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction as that term is used in this article, Section 7538, or Section 480. A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere is deemed to be a conviction within the meaning of this article, Section 7538, or Section 480. The director may order the license suspended or revoked, or may decline to issue a license, when the time for appeal has elapsed, or the judgment of conviction has been affirmed on appeal or when an order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence, irrespective of a subsequent order under the provisions of Section 1203.4 of the Penal Code allowing the person to withdraw his or her plea of guilty and to enter a plea of not guilty, or setting aside the verdict of guilty, or dismissing the accusation, information, or indictment. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1285, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

convictionno contestjudgmentprobationsentencelicensedirectorappeal

Related Statutes

  • § 7709 License Suspension For Convictions
  • § 9889.4 License Suspension For Convictions
  • § 2765 Nurse License Discipline Convictions
  • § 4523 Psychiatric Technician License Discipline
  • § 5577 Architect License Crime Discipline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7562.
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