PRESS RELEASE

Date: May 18, 2004

Case: People v. David Michael McCann, Case number 03F03859

Contact: Ruanne Dozier, Deputy District Attorney
Domestic Violence Unit
Telephone: (916) 874-5877

District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that Dr. David Michael McCann, age 60, pled guilty to one felony violation of unlawfully maintaining a place for the purpose of giving away controlled substances, four misdemeanor charges involving domestic violence, illegally possessing a firearm, excessively prescribing drugs, and practicing medicine while under the influence. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Dr. McCann will be placed on felony probation, participate in the Sheriff's Work Project, and surrender his medical license to the Medical Board of California. He will be sentenced in Superior Court on June 16, 2004.

Dr. McCann had been a practicing physician here in Sacramento since 1986. On February 5, 2003, the Sacramento Sheriff's Department began an investigation when his live-in girlfriend reported she had been assaulted. During a search of his home and later his medical office, law enforcement determined Dr. McCann had been illegally furnishing controlled substances to his patients and friends. In addition, a loaded handgun was found in Dr. McCann's office desk drawer, which he was prohibited from possessing because he was subject to a domestic violence restraining order. After interviewing office personnel and patients, law enforcement learned Dr. McCann had often practiced medicine while under the influence.

Deputy District Attorney Ruanne Dozier stated, "Our investigation revealed not only was Dr. McCann guilty of domestic violence but he was habitually providing his friends and patients with controlled substances for non-medical purposes. Because of the efforts of multiple agencies during this investigation, we are pleased Dr. McCann may never have the opportunity to practice medicine again in California."

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