Kelly Helps Nurse Accused of Diverting Opioids Get Her Career Back Through Expungement

Kelly’s client, a registered nurse, was accused of diverting narcotics by her employer and fired from her position. To avoid possible criminal prosecution, she entered into an agreement with the Minnesota Board of Nursing with requirements she was to follow during the suspension and reinstatement of her license. Despite abiding by the requirements and being able to again practice with a valid license, she kept losing jobs due to background studies performed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. She also had numerous job offers withdrawn after background studies were performed and she was not able to pass. Kelly brought an expungement motion for her client in Ramsey County to have these records sealed and to override the disqualification with the Department of Human Services. Despite opposition from the Nursing Board and the State Attorney General, Kelly was able to convince the judge to grant the expungement to achieve her client’s goals. As a result, her client can now pass background studies and work in jobs of her choice in nursing.