Self-Reporting Criminal Arrest as a Frisco Nurse: BON Disclosure Rules
A Frisco RN, LVN, or APRN arrested for a Class B misdemeanor or higher faces an immediate BON self-reporting decision. Texas Occupations Code §301.4535 requires self-report of certain offenses. Failure to self-report is a separate violation that often produces worse discipline than the underlying offense. Coordination of criminal-defense and license-defense from the first contact controls the outcome.
Which Offenses Are Reportable
Generally reportable: any offense involving moral turpitude, deception, drugs, violence, or substance use. Specifically: Class A and B misdemeanors, all felonies, DUI/DWI (any level), drug possession, theft, assault, fraud. Class C misdemeanors generally not reportable unless drug- or violence-related.
Timing of Self-Report
§301.4535 sets a 14-day report window after arrest in many circumstances. Reports made earlier (with counsel's draft) typically produce better outcomes than reports made at the 14-day deadline. Early disclosure with framing controls the narrative; late disclosure forces reactive defense.
Framing the Disclosure
The self-report cover letter is itself a Position Statement in miniature. It frames the arrest in context, attaches charging documents, addresses any patient-safety implications, and sets up the BON's anticipated investigation. Counsel-drafted self-reports preserve constitutional protections (Fifth Amendment in pending criminal case) while satisfying the BON disclosure duty.
Criminal-License Coordination
Criminal cases and BON proceedings run on different timelines but produce overlapping records. Statements made in one are typically discoverable in the other. Reggie London's prosecutorial background combined with Njeri London's licensing-defense practice produces coordinated defense across both fronts. Frisco nurses arrested for any offense should call before making any statement to either law enforcement or the BON.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sometimes yes. Some BON rules require disclosure of arrests, not just charges. Verify with counsel before assuming the arrest does not need to be reported.
Disclosure may still be required. The BON treats arrest, charge, and disposition as separate events. Final disposition does not erase the disclosure obligation if it accrued at arrest or charge.
Possibly. The BON's standard is "preponderance of evidence" — lower than criminal "beyond a reasonable doubt." A criminal acquittal does not preclude BON discipline if the underlying conduct violates the Nursing Practice Act.
Deferred adjudication is reportable as both a charge and a disposition. Successful completion of deferred adjudication may qualify for non-disclosure under Government Code §411.0735, but BON discipline can still apply.
Eventually yes. BON action on a self-reported arrest produces a public Final Order in most cases. Some matters resolve confidentially, but most do not.
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