Arkansas State Medical Board v. Cross

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

On October 31, 1973, the Arkansas State Medical Board issued a complaint and notice entitled “Order to Appear and Show Cause” to Dr. J. E. Cross of DeWitt, as follows:

“The Arkansas State Medical Board has received evidence that you have been guilty of acts which will justify the revocation of your license to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas.

Specifically, it has been charged that you have violated the provisions of Ark. Stat. 72-613 (5) (7) in that you have written prescriptions for Schedule II drugs excessively.[1]

You have written a number of…