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
| Charge | 0-12 mo. | 13-48 mo. | 5-10 yrs | >10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Restricted Driver | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Animal Cruelty | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Assault By A Prisoner | Review | Review | Review | Issue |
| Assault | Review | Review | Review | Issue |
| Aggravated Assault | Review | Review | Review | Issue |
| Battery | Review | Review | Review | Issue |
| Burglary / Burglary Of A Vehicle | Review | Review | Review | Issue |
| Child Abuse | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |
| Communications Fraud | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Criminal Mischief or Criminal Mischief Intentional Damage Of Property | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Criminal Trespass | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Custodial Interference | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Damage to Jails | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Deal In Harmful Material To A Minor | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Disorderly Conduct/ Continuing After Request To Stop | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Distribution/Offer/Arrange Distribution Of Controlled Substance | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Dog At Large | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Domestic Violence | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Domestic Violence In The Presence Of A Child | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Drive W/ Measurable Amounts | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| DUI | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Enticing A Minor Over The Internet | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Failure To Stop/Respond At Command Of Law Enforcement | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| False Personal Info To Police/Law Enforcement | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Fishing Without A License/2 Pole Violation | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Forgery | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Harassment / Electronic Communication Harassment | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Homicide/Automobile Homicide | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |
| Human Trafficking | Deny | Deny | Deny | Deny |
| Impaired Driving | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Impersonating an Officer | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Interfering With Arresting Officer | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Intoxication/Public Intoxication | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Items Prohibited Correctional/Mental Health Facilities | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Joyriding | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Kidnapping/Child Kidnapping | Deny | Deny | Deny | Deny |
| Lewdness | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Littering | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Manslaughter | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |
| Minor In Possession Of Alcohol | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Open Container/ Drinking Alcohol In A Vehicle | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Operating Vehicle without Insurance | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Possession Of Marijuana <1oz | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Possession With Intent To Distribute | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Possession/Purchase Of Tobacco By A Minor | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Possession/Use Of Controlled Substance Or Illegal Possession/Use Of Controlled Substance | Review | Review | Review | Issue |
| Production/Transfer False Id | Review | Review | Review | Issue |
| Protective Order, Entered | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Protective Order, Violations | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Purchase/Possession/Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Purchase/Possession/Transfer Use Of A Firearm By A Restricted Person | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Possession of Stolen Property | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Rape, Object Rape, Rape Of A Child | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Reckless Driving/ Alcohol Related Reckless Driving | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Retail Theft | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Robbery | Review | Review | Review | Issue |
| Sex Abuse/ Of A Minor/Of A Child | Deny | Deny | Deny | Deny |
| Sexual Assault | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |
| Sexual Battery | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |
| Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |
| Sexual Solicitation | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| ** Any Other Crime if on the Sex Offender Registry | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Simple Assault | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Sodomy | Review | Review | Review | Issue |
| Stalking | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Traffic Violations (Speeding, Failing to Secure Load) | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Theft, Theft Of Services, Or Theft By Receiving Stolen Property | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Unlawful Acquisition/Possession/Unlawful Use Of Financial Card | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Unlawful Sexual Activity | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Use/Possession Of Paraphernalia | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| Using Handheld Device while Operating Vehicle | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
| Voyeurism | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| Securities Fraud | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| **Other Misdemeanor Charges Not Listed Above | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
| **Other 2nd and 3rd Degree Felony Charges Not Listed Above | Review | Review | Review | Review |
| **1st Degree Felony (any charge) | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |