Psychiatrist faces four counts of practicing despite having his license revoked

From ABC7 in Chicago

DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett announced Wednesday that Yong Soo Ha, 67, of Oakbrook Terrace, has been charged with four counts of violating the Illinois Medical Practice Act, a felony.

Ha could face up to three years in prison.

The charges stem from allegations that despite having his medical license revoked in April 2006 by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, Ha continued to practice psychiatry, treat patients and prescribe medication through April 2007, according to the State's Attorney's Office.

"If these allegations are proven to be true, not only did Mr. Ha break the law, he represented himself to his clients as someone who could help them when, in fact, he was in no position to help them at all," said Birkett in a statement.

On August 7, a warrant was issued for Ha's arrest. He was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon at his home without incident.

Ha appeared in bond court Wednesday morning in front of Judge Brian Diamond. His bail is set at $100,000.

Other sources say that regulators revoked his medical license in April 2006

[...] after failure to answer allegations that he committed dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct; immoral conduct; and gross negligence in his psychiatric care and treatment of a patient.