Q: I plead no contest to a misdemeanor DV charge in FL. I am an Occupational Therapist and AHCA won't let me me work.
I owe $4000 in court costs and cannot go back to work till that is paid. I am trapped. If I can't work I can't afford the court cost. I haven't worked in 1 1/2 years. Is there any one in FL gov I can call. Will the Misdemeanor DV conviction stop me for working for VA where there are plenty of jobs for me across the US working under my FL license? Thank you.
A: This is an employment law question. Was the case dismissed after you completed everything required? That is a very, very important question. Because if it was dismissed, you might be able to get the records sealed or expunged.
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