In an admitted absent-minded mistake on the part of a California realtor, he was arrested for theft and trespassing on what was thought to be abandoned property. As a result, he was threatened with the loss of his realtor’s license and criminal charges. However, through emphasizing evidence of rehabilitation, mitigation, and character, Simas & Associates, Ltd., clearly demonstrated that the incident was a mistake our client was sincerely remorseful for. The hearing resulted in a probationary period in which the realtor retained his license with minimal restrictions.