Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Jul. 30, 2020
The issue to be determined is whether Respondent's plea of nolo contendere to the crime of Aggravated Assault relates to the practice of or ability to practice opticianry, and, therefore, constitutes a violation of section 484.014(1)(q), Florida Statutes, as alleged in the Administrative Complaint and, if so, the appropriate penalty.Petitioner demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence, that Respondent pled nolo contendre to a crime that relates to the practice of opticianry. Recommended five-year suspension of license.