Opinion
S271853
04-20-2022
STROJ ON DISCIPLINE
Let a writ of review issue; remanded to State Bar - ROBERT JOHN STROJ
The petition for review is granted and the above-entitled matter is referred to the State Bar Review Department for further consideration. The State Bar is directed to consider whether a violation of 18 U.S.C. section 1955 (prohibiting illegal bookmaking businesses) is a crime of moral turpitude per se, whether or not “cheating” is involved. (See In re Stroj on Discipline (Review Dept., Oct. 15, 2021, No. SBC-21-C-30446) p. 2.) Regardless of its conclusion on this legal issue, the State Bar is further directed to hold a hearing to consider whether the facts and circumstances underlying petitioner's conviction of 18 U.S.C. section 1955 involve moral turpitude, and to report to this court regarding its review and recommendations. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 9.17; Bus. & Prof. Code § 6102, subd. (f).) The matter should proceed expeditiously.
Votes: Cantil-Sakauye, C. J., Corrigan, Liu, Kruger, Groban, Jenkins, and Guerrero, JJ.