Hale v. Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors

JAMES, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. The Mississippi State Board of Ex: aminers for Licensed Professional Counselors (Board) denied Carl Ray Hale’s application for reinstatement of his license as a professional counselor. Hale appealed to the Madison County Circuit Court, which affirmed. Hale now appeals the judgment of the circuit court, arguing the Board’s decision was not supported by substantial evidence and was arbitrary and capricious. We find no error and affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. On June 6, 1997, Hale, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), pled guilty to charges of billing…