Optometry

Criminal History Guidelines


Disclaimer: The Division uses this matrix simply as a starting point in making its licensing or disciplinary decisions, and therefore it is provided only for general informational and guidance purposes. Every applicant and licensee is unique, with individual circumstances that may involve aggravating or mitigating or other factors, including patterns of conduct that may affect any final decision. Please consult your attorney if you have questions.

KEY:

Proceed with Application

Requires Manager Review

Requires Board Review

Licensure Prohibited


Charge0-12 mo.13-48 mo.5-10 yrs>10 yrs
Alcohol Restricted DriverReviewIssueIssueIssue
Animal CrueltyReviewIssueIssueIssue
Assault By A PrisonerReviewReviewReviewIssue
AssaultReviewReviewReviewIssue
Aggravated AssaultReviewReviewReviewIssue
BatteryReviewReviewReviewIssue
Burglary / Burglary Of A VehicleReviewReviewReviewIssue
Child AbuseDenyDenyDenyInterview
Communications FraudReviewReviewReviewReview
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A MinorReviewIssueIssueIssue
Criminal Mischief or Criminal Mischief Intentional Damage Of PropertyReviewIssueIssueIssue
Criminal TrespassReviewIssueIssueIssue
Custodial InterferenceReviewReviewIssueIssue
Damage to JailsReviewReviewIssueIssue
Deal In Harmful Material To A MinorReviewReviewIssueIssue
Disorderly Conduct/ Continuing After Request To StopReviewReviewIssueIssue
Distribution/Offer/Arrange Distribution Of Controlled SubstanceReviewReviewIssueIssue
Dog At LargeIssueIssueIssueIssue
Domestic ViolenceReviewReviewIssueIssue
Domestic Violence In The Presence Of A ChildReviewReviewIssueIssue
Drive W/ Measurable Amounts ReviewReviewIssueIssue
DUI ReviewReviewIssueIssue
Enticing A Minor Over The InternetReviewReviewReviewReview
Failure To Stop/Respond At Command Of Law EnforcementReviewReviewIssueIssue
False Personal Info To Police/Law EnforcementReviewReviewIssueIssue
Fishing Without A License/2 Pole Violation IssueIssueIssueIssue
ForgeryReviewReviewReviewReview
Harassment / Electronic Communication HarassmentReviewReviewIssueIssue
Homicide/Automobile HomicideDenyDenyDenyInterview
Human Trafficking DenyDenyDenyDeny
Impaired Driving ReviewReviewIssueIssue
Impersonating an OfficerReviewReviewIssueIssue
Interfering With Arresting Officer ReviewReviewIssueIssue
Intoxication/Public Intoxication ReviewReviewIssueIssue
Items Prohibited Correctional/Mental Health Facilities ReviewReviewIssueIssue
Joyriding ReviewReviewIssueIssue
Kidnapping/Child KidnappingDenyDenyDenyDeny
LewdnessReviewReviewIssueIssue
LitteringIssueIssueIssueIssue
ManslaughterDenyDenyDenyInterview
Minor In Possession Of AlcoholReviewReviewIssueIssue
Open Container/ Drinking Alcohol In A VehicleReviewReviewIssueIssue
Operating Vehicle without InsuranceIssueIssueIssueIssue
Possession Of Marijuana <1oz ReviewReviewIssueIssue
Possession With Intent To DistributeReviewReviewIssueIssue
Possession/Purchase Of Tobacco By A MinorIssueIssueIssueIssue
Possession/Use Of Controlled Substance Or Illegal Possession/Use Of Controlled SubstanceReviewReviewReviewIssue
Production/Transfer False IdReviewReviewReviewIssue
Protective Order, EnteredReviewReviewIssueIssue
Protective Order, ViolationsReviewReviewIssueIssue
Purchase/Possession/Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor ReviewIssueIssueIssue
Purchase/Possession/Transfer Use Of A Firearm By A Restricted PersonReviewReviewIssueIssue
Possession of Stolen PropertyReviewReviewIssueIssue
Rape, Object Rape, Rape Of A ChildReviewReviewReviewReview
Reckless Driving/ Alcohol Related Reckless Driving ReviewReviewIssueIssue
Retail TheftReviewReviewIssueIssue
RobberyReviewReviewReviewIssue
Sex Abuse/ Of A Minor/Of A ChildDenyDenyDenyDeny
Sexual AssaultDenyDenyDenyInterview
Sexual BatteryDenyDenyDenyInterview
Sexual Exploitation Of A MinorDenyDenyDenyInterview
Sexual SolicitationReviewReviewIssueIssue
** Any Other Crime if on the Sex Offender RegistryReviewReviewReviewReview
Simple Assault ReviewReviewIssueIssue
Forcible SodomyReviewReviewReviewIssue
Sodomy on a ChildReviewReviewReviewReview
StalkingReviewReviewIssueIssue
Traffic Violations (Speeding, Failing to Secure Load)IssueIssueIssueIssue
Theft, Theft Of Services, Or Theft By Receiving Stolen PropertyReviewReviewIssueIssue
Unlawful Acquisition/Possession/Unlawful Use Of Financial CardReviewReviewReviewReview
Unlawful Sexual ActivityReviewReviewReviewReview
Use/Possession Of ParaphernaliaReviewReviewIssueIssue
Using Handheld Device while Operating VehicleIssueIssueIssueIssue
VoyeurismReviewReviewReviewReview
Securities FraudReviewReviewReviewReview
**Other Misdemeanor Charges Not Listed AboveReviewReviewIssueIssue
**Other 2nd and 3rd Degree Felony Charges Not Listed AboveReviewReviewReviewReview
**1st Degree Felony (any charge)DenyDenyDenyInterview