There are many factors at work in the case of professionals from all walks of life who are accused of crime. It is important to consider what ramifications a conviction can have far beyond the prosecution itself.

Arrests or subsequent criminal convictions can affect an individual's ability to obtain or keep a professional license that is regulated by the state. This can involve, for example:

A.R.S. §41-1758.03 (Fingerprint Clearance Cards) - individuals who are employed by or contract with the government to care for or provide services to children are required to maintain a state issued Fingerprint Clearance Card and for certain offenses it can be suspended.

A.R.S. §13-3414 - requires notice be sent to any professional licensing board or office upon conviction for any drug offense by the courts.

The following is a list of occupations with its statutory section about the certain consequences of a conviction for an Arizona licensee within each profession. For more information on each section, (Arizona State Legislature - Title 32):

Accountants - A.R.S. §32-741(A)

Acupuncturists - A.R.S. §32-3951(A)(1)

Appraisers - A.R.S. §32-3631(A)(4)

Architects - A.R.S. §32-122.01(A)(1)

Attorneys - Rule 53(h) Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court

Athletic Trainers - A.R.S. §32-4153(6)

Behavioral Health Professionals - A.R.S. §32-3281

Chiropractors - A.R.S. §32-924(A)(6)

Contractors - A.R.S. §32-1154(A)(8)

Cosmetologists - A.R.S. §32-572(A)(2)

Court Reporters - A.R.S. §32-4041(A)(7)

Dentistry - A.R.S. §32-1263(2)

Dispensing Opticians - A.R.S. §32-1683(2)

Engineers - A.R.S. §32-122.01(A)(1)

Funeral Directors - A.R.S. §32-1366(A)(1)

Geologists - A.R.S. §32-122.01(A)(1)

Homeopathic Physicians - A.R.S. §32-2934

Home Inspectors - A.R.S. §32-122.02(A)(7)

Landscape Architects A.R.S. §32-122.01(A)(1)

Massage Therapists - A.R.S. §32-4253(A)(4)

Medical Doctors - A.R.S. §32-1451

Naturopathic Physicians - A.R.S. §32-1551(A)

Nursing - A.R.S. §32-1663(D)(1)

Occupational Therapists - A.R.S. § 32-3442

Optometrists - A.R.S. §32-1743(1)

Osteopathic Physicians - A.R.S. §32-1855

Pharmacists - A.R.S. §32-1927(A)(2)

Physical Therapists - A.R.S. §32-2044(7)

Physician Assistants - A.R.S. §32-2551

Pilots - Federal Aviation Regulation 14 CFR §61.15

Podiatrists - A.R.S. §32-852(A)(6)

Private Investigation - A.R.S. §32-2457(A)(7)

Private Post-Secondary Educators - A.R.S. §32-3051(2)

Psychologists - A.R.S. §32-2081

Radiologist Technologists - A.R.S. §32-2821(A)(2)

Real Estate Brokers - A.R.S. §32-2153(B)

Respiratory Therapists - A.R.S. §32-3552(A)(4)

Security Dealers - NASD Bylaws Article 3, Section 4

Security Guards - A.R.S. §32-2636(A)

Structural Pest Control Operators - A.R.S. §32-2321(B)(9)

Veterinarians - A.R.S. §32-2233(A)(1)

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