Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD
Respondent: MICHAEL JOSEPH DETUCCIO
Judges: DANIEL M. KILBRIDE
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Long Key, Florida
Filed: Dec. 01, 2010
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, December 7, 2010.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
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Bapattment of Business and Profesdanat Reguiatic
Deputy Agenoy Glark
CLERK Evette L Proctor
Bote 9/3/2010
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,
Patitioner,
ve Case No. 2009-050773
MICHAEL JOSEPH DETUCCIO,
Respondant.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner, Department of Business and Professional,
Regulation, ("Petitioner"), files this Administrative Complaint
before the Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division 1,
against MICHAEL JOSEPH DETUCCIO, ("Respondent"), and alleges:
i. Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating
the practice of contracting pursuant to Section 20.165, Florida
Statutes, and Chapters 455 and 489, Florida Statutes.
2. Respondent is and has been at all times material a
Certified Building Contractor in the State of Florida, having
been issued license number CBC 1251359,
3. Respondent's address of xracerd is 1311 West Marvin
Street, Longwood, Florida 32750.
4. On or about April 6, 1994, Respondent was convicted of
two third degree felonies, i.e., burglary of a structure and
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possession of burglary tools, (Case No. 93-3772-CFA, in the
Circuit Court, Eighteenth Judicial Cirenit, in and for Seminole
County Florida), had adjudication withheld, and was placed on
Probation.
5. Respondent completed probation on or about January 3,
1997,
6. On or about May 15, 1995, while on probation for the
above two felonies, Respondent was convicted of Driving Under
the Influence, a misdemeanor, (Case No. 065992-7, in tha County
Court, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Seminole County
Florida), was adjudicated guilty, and placed on probation.
7, Respondent completed probation on or about February 8,
1996,
8. Respondent reported his 1994 and 1995 convictions to
the Department when Respondent applied to become a Certified
Building Contractor im 2003.
9, Upon review of his application, the Construction
Industry Licensing Board (“Board”) granted Respondent a license
in 2003 to become a Certified Building Contractor.
10. Section 800.04(5) (a), Florida Statutes, provides that
& person who intentionally touches in a lewd or lascivious
Manner the breasts, genitals, genital area, or buttocks, or the
clothing covering them, of a person less than 16 years of age,
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or forces or éntices a person under 16 years of age to so touch
the perpetrator, commits lewd or lascivious molestation.
li. Section 800.04(5) (b), Florida Statutes, provides that
an offender 18 years of age or older who commits lewd or
lascivious molestation against a victim less than 12 years of
age commits a life felony.
12. On or about November @, 2005, Respondent pled guilty
to two life felony counts of lewd or lascivious molestation on a
child under 12 years of age, (Case No. 05-2052-CFA, in the
Circuit Court, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Seminole
County Florida), pursuant to Section 800.04(5) (b), Plorida
Statutes, and was adjudicated guilty on November 18, 2005.
13. One of the conditions of Respondent’s probation is
that Respondent is prohibited from working for pay or volunteer
at any school, day care center, park, or playground.
4. One of the conditions of Respondent’s probation is
that Respondent may not leave the county of his residence
without first procuring the consent of his Probation Officer.
15. One of the conditions of Respondent’s probation is
that Respondent will maintain a driving log and is prohibited
against driving a moter vehicle alone without the prior approval
of the supervising officer,
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16. As a result of the convictions listed in paragraph
twelve (12), Respondent became a ragistered sexual predator in
the State of Florida. one of the conditions of Respondent’s sex
offender probation is that he is prohibited from unsupervised
contact with a child under the age of 18, unless authorized by
the court with another adult present who is responsible for the
child’s welfare, and who has been advised of the crime and is
approved by the court.
17. Respondent did not report his sexual offender
convictions to the Department or Board.
18. Pursuant to Saction 775.21, Florida Statutes, the
Legislature found that sexual offenders who prey on children are
Sexual predators who present an extreme threat to the public
safety, and whose crime(s) cause their victims to suffer long-
term effects. In addition, the Legislature found that the state
has a compelling interest in Protecting the public from sexual
predators and in protecting children from predatory sexual
activity, and there is sufficient justification for requiring
Sexual predators to register and for requiring community and
public notification of the presence of sexual predators.
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COUNT ONE
19. Petitioner realleges and incorporates the allegations
set forth in Paragraphs one (1) threugh eighteen (18) as though
fully set forth herein.
20. Saéction 489,105(3) (b), Florida Statutes, defines
“building contractor” as a contractor whose services are limited
fo construction of commercial buildings and single-dwelling or
multiple-dwelling residential buildings, which commercial or
residential buildings do not exceed three stories in height, and
accessory use structures in connection therewith or a contractor
whose services are limited to remodeling, repair, or improvement
of any size building if the servicas do not affect the
structural members of the building.
21. Section 489.129(1) (b), Florida Statutes, subjects a
licensee to discipline for being convicted or found guilty of,
or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of
adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which directly relates
to the practice of contracting or the ability to practice
contracting.
22. Section 489.111 (2) (6), Florida Statutes, requires a
construction licensee to be of good moral character.
23. Respondent's felony convictions for two counts of lewd
or Lascivious Molestation on a child under the age of 12,
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directly relate to the Practica of contracting, or to
ability of Respondent to practice contracting,
the follewing ways:
A. As a certified building contractor,
Respondent has immediate access to single dwelling or
multiple dwelling buildings, the residents of such
dwellings, and any children of the residents of such
dwellings, based upon any work Respondent accepts as a
certified building contractor.
B. Respondent is prohibited from unsupervised
contact with a child under the age of 18, even if the
contact is as a result of Respondent's work in
construction contracting, unless authorized by the
eourt with another adult present who is responsible
for the child’s welfare, and who has been advised of
the crime and is approved by the court.
c. Respondent is prohibited from working as a
construction contractor at any school, day care
center, park, or playground.
De Respondent is prehibited against driving a
Motor vehicle alone without the prior approval of the
supervising officer, even if the purpose of the drive
is for work in construction contracting.
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Ea Respondent may not leave the county of his
residence without first procuring the consent of hig
Probation Officer. This restriction does not contain
an exception for Respondent to perform work as a
construction contractor, even though Respondent’s
construction contracting license otherwise would allow
Respondent to freely perform construction activities
throughout the state of Florida.
F. Respondent's convictions for lewd or
lascivious molestation of a child under the age of 12
are crimes of moral turpitude.
24. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section
489.129(1) (b), Florida Statutes, by being convicted or found
guilty of, or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless
of adjudication, a crime in any Jurisdiction which directly
relates to the practice of contracting or to the ability to
Practice contracting.
COUNT TWO
25. Petitioner realleges and incorporates the allegations
set forth in paragraphs one (1) through eighteen (18) ag though
fully set forth herein,
26. Section 455.227(1), Florida Statutes, provides in part
that “[t]he following acts shall constitute grounds for which
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the disciplinary actions Specified in subsection [455.227 (2) ]
may be taken. (¢) Being convicted or found guilty of, or
entering a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of
adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which relates to the
practice of, or the ability to practice, a licensee's
profession.
27. Respondent's felony convictions for two counts of Lewd
or Lascivious Molestation on a child under the age of 12, relate
to the practice of contracting, or to the ability of Respondent
to practice contracting, in one or more of the following ways:
A. As a certified building contractor,
Respondent has immediate access to single dwelling or
multiple dwelling buildings, the residents of such
dwellings, and any children of the residents of such
dwellings, based upon any work Respondent accepts as a
certified building contractor.
B. Respondent is prohibited from unsupervised
contact with a child under the age of 18, even if the
contact is as a result of Respondent’s work in
construction contracting, unless authorized by the
court with another adult present who is responsible
for the child's welfare, and who has been advised of
the crime and is approved by the court.
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Cc. Respondent is prohibited from working as a
construction contractor at any school, day care
center, park, or playground.
D. Respondent is prohibited against driving a
motor vehicle alone without the prior approval of the
supervising officer, even if the purpose of the drive
is to work in construction contracting,
E. Respondent may not leave the county of his
residence without first procuring the consent of his
Probation Officer. This xestriction dees not contain
an exception for Respondent to perform work as a
construction contractor, even though Respondent's
construction contracting license otherwise would allow
Respondent to perform construction activities
throughout the state of Florida.
F. Respondent's convictions for lewd or
lascivious molestation of a child under the age of 12
are crimes of moral turpitude.
28. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated
Section 489.129(1) (c), Florida Statutes, by violating any
provision ef Chapter 455, Florida Statutes, by viclating
Section 455.227(1), Florida Statutes.
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COUNT THREE
29. Petitioner realleges and incorporates the
allegations set forth in Paragraphs one (1) through
eighteen (18) as though fully set forth herein.
30. Section 455.227(1) (t), Florida Statutes, Subjects a
licensee to discipline for failing to report in writing to the
board or, if there is no board, to the department within 30 days
after the licensee is convicted or found guilty of, or entered a
Plea of nolo contendere or guilty to, regardless of
adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction. A licensee must
report a conviction, finding of guilt, plea, or adjudication
entered before the effective date of this paragraph within 30
days after the effective date of this paragraph.
31. Section 455.227(1) (t), Florida Statutes, became
effective on October 1, 2010,
32. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section
455.227(1) (t), Florida Statutes, when he failed to report, to
the Department or the Board, either of his felony convictions
for lewd or lascivious molestation of a child under 12 years of
age.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the
Construction Industry Licensing Board enter an Order imposing
one or more of the following penalties: place on probation,
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reprimand the licensee, revoke, suspend, deny the issuance or
renewal of the certificate or registration, require financial
restitution to a consumer, impose an administrative fine not to
excead $10,000 per violation, require continuing education,
aSS@88 costs associated with investigation and Prosecution,
impose any or all penalties delineated within Section
455.227(2), Florida Statutes, and/or any other relief that the
Board is authorized to impose pursuant to Chapters 489, 455,
Florida Statutes, and/or the rules promulgated thereunder.
Signed this 24" day of August, 2010.
CHARLIE LIEM, Secretary
Department of Business and
Professional Regulation
Pooja §. Patel
By:
Pooja §. Patel
Assistant General Counsel
Florida Bar No. 0056734
Department of Business and
Professional Regulation
Office of the General Counsel
1940 N. Monroe Street, Ste.42
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2202
830.488.0062 Office
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NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be
conducted in accerdance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57,
Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other
qualified representative, to present evidence and argument, to
call and cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoenas and
Subpoenas duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if a hearing
is requested. Rule 28-106.111, Florida Administrative Code,
provides in part that if Respondent fails to request a hearing
within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of an agency pleading,
Respondent waives the right to request a hearing on the facts
alleged.
NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred
costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this
matter. Pursuant to Section 455.227(3) (a), Florida Statutes, the
Board, or the Department when there is no Board, may assess
costs related to the investigation and prosecution of the case
excluding costs associated with an attorney’s time against the
Respondent in addition to any other discipline imposed.
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Docket for Case No: 10-010450PL