Stermer v. Board of Dental Examiners

Opinion

MOSK, J.—

Introduction

Appellant David Stermer (Stermer), a licensed dentist, appeals from the trial court’s denial of a petition for writ of administrative mandate by which Stermer sought to set aside discipline imposed by respondent Board of Dental Examiners (Board).

Stermer had been convicted of Penal Code misdemeanor violations. While challenging the conviction by a petition for writ of habeas corpus and after unsuccessful efforts to continue the administrative hearing regarding proposed discipline by the Board, Stermer stipulated, in connection with the disciplinary proceeding, to…