California Professional License Defense Blog http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/ Published by Law Office of Pilchman & Kay, P.L.C. en-us 2012-02-05T13:56:27-08:00 Mammoth Lakes Physician Commits Suicide Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/2012/02/mammoth_lakes_physician_commit.html Popular Mammoth Lakes physician Dr. Andrew Bourne ended his own life on January 4, 2012 shortly after being accused of sexual abuse of a Santa Barbara teen. Both Dr. Bourne and Joseph Walker, 48 are accused of soliciting sex from... Pilchman & Kay P.L.C. 2012-02-05T13:56:27-08:00 Montebello Doctor Accused of Sexual Assault http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/2012/02/montebello_doctor_accused_of_s.html Montebello physician Arturo Vargas, 41 was charged with two counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object and sexual battery and a misdemeanor count of sexual exploitation by a physician. Dr. Vargas was arrested and released on $200,000 bail. Montebello... Pilchman & Kay P.L.C. 2012-02-03T07:44:29-08:00 Failing to Pay State Taxes Could Cause a Denial or Suspension of Your California Medical License http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/2012/01/failing_to_pay_state_taxes_cou.html Starting July, 2, 2012, the Medical Board of California is required to deny an application for licensure and to suspend the license of any physician who has outstanding financial obligations to the Franchise Tax Board or State Board of Equalization... Pilchman & Kay P.L.C. 2012-01-29T10:48:51-08:00 Physician’s Stepson Arrested After Officers Served Warrant for Physician http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/2012/01/physicians_stepson_arrested_af.html Officers serving an arrest warrant for Santa Barbara physician Julio Diaz searched his stepson’s room and found jars of marijuana, hash, firearms and large quantities of cash. Diaz’s stepson, Jose Trinidad was living with Diaz and was subsequently arrested for... Pilchman & Kay P.L.C. 2012-01-09T08:44:25-08:00 Receiving Unsolicited Sexual Favors is Still Misconduct http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/2012/01/receiving_unsolicited_sexual_f.html A finding that a California physician committed professional misconduct after engaging in sexual relations with a patient does not require the physician to instigate, request or return the sexual favor, the Court of Appeal of California, Third Appellate District said... Pilchman & Kay P.L.C. 2012-01-07T09:35:43-08:00 Domestic Violence Arrest Could Result In Discipline by the California Medical Board http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/2012/01/domestic_violence_arrest_could_1.html Domestic violence arrests and charges have become rather common in criminal court. Those arrested may be esteemed members of our community such as physicians, lawyers, judges, politicians and business owners who have a career at stake. For California physicians who... Pilchman & Kay P.L.C. 2012-01-06T07:55:46-08:00 Malpractice Insurance May Cover Medical License Defense http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/2012/01/malpractice_insurance_may_cove.html If you are being investigated by the California Medical Board, you may want to pull out your malpractice policy to see if you have coverage for your defense. Defending your California medical license against the CMB, can be a very... Pilchman & Kay P.L.C. 2012-01-06T07:36:57-08:00 Orange County Hits Nearly 800 DUI Arrests Over 2011 Holidays http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/2012/01/orange_county_hits_nearly_800.html The number of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Driving Under the Influence of Drugs arrests climbed in 2011. DUI related arrests totaled 786 compared to 743 last year. Beefed up patrols and checkpoints in Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach,... Pilchman & Kay P.L.C. 2012-01-03T16:58:04-08:00 Physician Loses Licenses for Overprescribing http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/2012/01/physician_loses_licenses_for_o.html An Orange County physician has lost his California medical license for what appears to be a history of overprescribing pain and anxiety medication to a depressed patient who ultimately died of an overdose. Dr. Dariush Javanshir or Irvine, did not... Pilchman & Kay P.L.C. 2012-01-03T16:57:24-08:00 California Medical Board Cracks Down http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/2011/12/california_medical_board_crack.html The California Medical Board seems to be filing more and more accusations against California physicians for conduct related to prescription writing. Physicians are now required to take controlled substance continuing educational courses dealing with when and how to prescribe medications... Pilchman & Kay P.L.C. 2011-12-19T16:36:34-08:00