Yakov v. Board of Medical Examiners

Subsequent to Dr. Yakov’s conviction on nine counts of violation of section 4227 of the Business and Professions Code (furnishing dangerous drugs without a prescription), the Board of Medical Examiners filed a statement of charges, alleging inter alia that the doctor was guilty of conduct involving moral turpitude. After a hearing in which the doctor represented himself, the board adopted the hearing *69officer’s proposed decision revoking Dr. Yakov’s medical certificate.

Dr. Yakov then petitioned the Superior Court of Sacramento County for a writ of mandate under section 1094.5 of the Code of…