Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
Respondent: DURA DARREN BRYANT
Judges: ERROL H. POWELL
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Mar. 02, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, November 8, 2000.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REG
FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS i
AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,
Petitioner,
vs. DBPR Case N° 98-84327
DURA DARREN BRYANT,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Division of Real
Estate (hereinafter "Petitioner") files this Administrative Complaint against Dura Darren Bryant
(hereinafter ““Respondent”) and alleges:
ESSENTIAL ALLEGATIONS OF MATERIAL FACT
1. Petitioner is a state government licensing and regulatory agency charged with the
responsibility and duty to prosecute Administrative Complaints pursuant to the laws of the State
of Florida, in particular § 20.165, Fla. Stat., Chapters 120, 455 and 475, Fla. Stat.. and the rules
promulgated pursuant thereto.
2. Respondent is and was at all times material hereto a licensed Florida real estate
salesperson. issued license number 0635069 in accordance with Chapter 475, Fia. Stat.
3. The last license issued was as an involuntary inactive salesperson at 1601 NW 175
Street, Miami. Florida 33169.
4. On or about January 16, 1996, Respondent submitted to Petitioner an application for
~ license to Respondent.
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licensure as a real estate salesperson. A copy of the application is attached hereto, incorporated herein
and made a part hereof by reference as Administrative Complaint Exhibit 1.
5. On the application, Respondent signed a sworn affidavit which stated:
The above named, and undersigned, applicant for licensure as real
estate salesperson under the provisions of Chapter 475, Florida
Statutes, as amended, upon being duly sworn, deposes and says that
s(he) is the person so applying, that s(he) has carefully read the
application. answers and statements are true and correct, and are as
complete as his/her knowledge, information and records permit.
without any evasions or mental reservations whatsoever. . .
6. Question 9 of the application asked whether Respondent had “ever been convicted of a
crime, found guilty, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere (no contest), even if adjudication
was withheld... “
7. To question 9 of the application, Respondent replied “‘yes” and attached two copies of a
Dade County circuit court printout regarding an April 1991 conviction for carrying a concealed firearm.
8. In reliance upon Respondent’s application, Petitioner issued a real estate salesperson’s
9. On or about November ‘12, 1987, in the county court of Dade . County, Florida,
Respondent was found guilty of one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance: Cocaine, and
one count of Unlawful Possession of Cannabis. A copy 0 of the certified disposition is attached hereto,
imcorporated herein and 1 made ¢ a part hereof by reference : as Administrative C omplaint Exhibit 2.
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Administrative Complaint
COUNT I
Based upon the foregoing, the Respondent has obtained a license by means of fraud,
misrepresentation, or concealment in violation of § 475 25(1 )(m), Fla. Stat.
COUNT II
Based upon the foregoing, Respondent has failed to comply with the requirements of Fla.
Admin. Code r 61J2-2.027(2) and therefore is in violation of § 475.25(1)(e), Fla. Stat.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the Florida Real Estate Commission, or the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation, as may be appropriate, to issue a Final Order
as final agency action finding the Respondent(s) guilty as charged. The penalties which may be
imposed for violation(s) of Chapter 475, Fla. Stat., depending upon the severity of the offense(s),
include: revocation of the license or registration or permit; suspension of the license, registration
or permit for a period. not to exceed ten ( 10) years, imposition of an administrative fine of up to
$1,000 for each count or offense: imposition of investigative costs; issuance of a reprimand;
imposition of probation subject to terms including, but not limited to, requiring the licensee,
registrant or permitee to complete and pass additional real estate education courses; publication; or
any combination of the foregoing which may apply. See § 475.25(1), Fla. Stat. and Rule 61J2-
24.001, Fla. Admin. Code. The penalties which may be imposed for violation(s) of Chapter 455,
Fla. Stat., depending upon the severity of the offense(s), include: revocation of the license,
registration. or permit; suspension of the license, registration, or permit for a period not to exceed
nyperrirs erent
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ten (10) years; imposition of an administrative fine of up to $5,000 for each count or offense;
imposition of investigative costs; issuance of a reprimand; imposition of probation subject to terms
including, but not limited to, requiring the licensee, registrant. or permitee to complete and pass
additional real estate education courses; publication; restriction of practice: injunctive or mandamus
relief, imposition of a cease and desist order; or any combination of the foregoing which may apply.
See § 455.227, Fla. Stat. and Rule 6152-24.001, Fla. Admin. Code.
SIGNED this _/ bs oh day of Aouernbeor , 1999.
Department d
Professional Regu ation
By: Herbert S. Fecker, Jr.
Director, Division of Real Estate
vets ee to : ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
“ Kaw Hang. ime ne Ghunise Coaxum
: Florida Bar N° 077348
alslaa Senior Attorney
Department of Business and
Professional Regulation,
Legal Section - Suite N 308
Hurston Bldg. North Tower
400 West Robinson Street
Orlando. Florida 32801-1772
(407) 481-5632
(407) 317-7260 FAX
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FDBPR v. Dura D. Bryant , Case No. 98-84327
Administrative Complaint
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PCP: MPS/CS 11/99
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
PLEASE BE ADVISED that mediation under § 120.573, Fla. Stat, is not
available for administrative disputes involving this type of agency action.
PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED that pursuant to this Administrative
Complaint you may request, within the time proscribed, a hearing to be conducted in this
matter in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Fla. Stat.; that you have the right,
at your option and expense, to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative
in this matter; and that you have the right, at your option and expense, to take testimony,
to call and cross-examine witnesses, and to have subpoena and subpoena duces tecum
issued on your behalf if a formal hearing is requested.
PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED that if you do not file an Election of
Rights form or some other responsive pleading with the Petitioner within twenty-one (21
days of receipt of this Administrative Complaint, the Petitioner will file with the Florida
Real Estate Commission a motion requesting an informal hearing and entry of an
appropriate Final Order which may resuit in the suspension or revocation of your real
estate license or registration. Please see the enclosed Explanation of Rights and Election of
Rights form.
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” APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE AS A REAL E
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JAN 16 1996 PILED
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DivIS OF REAL ESTATE
Hurston North Tower, 408 W. Robinson St., P.O. Box 1900
Orlando FL \32802-1900
423-6095
. #1 FS +00
\LESPERSON - RequireD FEESapONee
(fee includes first license)
DO NOT SEND CASH - MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
INSTRUCTIONS: Type or print with ink. Fill out carefully. Each question must be answered and the necessary
documentation provided or the application will be returned to the applicant. Attach additional pages as necessary.
1. Legal Name: :
Address: (number} (street)
{Last} ; (First) (Middle}
2. Personal Mailing 1496) NW 2Y AYE
Address: (number) (street)
OFA LOL-KA ODE Fl. 2205Y
(city) (county) istate) (zip code)
3. (a) Your Residence VS Ni = AUF APT L{LI3
371
(county) (state) (zip code)
(b) Daytime Telephone No.: (305 } Z7Y_.- Ss 5 22 _ \otity the Division of any permanent address change.)
4. Date of Birth: 134 6 / 5. Place of Birth: MAL ApAL 6. (— Female val Male
7. Social Security No.: 5g ? the: 605 i
«»-"not required to process application)
NOTE ** UYQER THE FEDERAL PRIVACY ACT, DISCLOSURE OF S. SECURITY NUMBERS IS VOLUNTARY. THEY ARE REQUESTED PURSUANT TO SECTISYS 435.293 (9: 499.2877 AND 409.2598.
FLORIDA STATUTES, AND ARE USED TO ALLOW EFFICIENT SCREENING OF APPLICANTS ANO LICENSEES BY A TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY TO ASSURE COMPUANCE WITH CHILO SUPPORT
OSLIGATIONS.** . . . oe . see
8. i Yes | No Are you a high school graduate or the holder of an equivalency certificate?
Where wouid you like to be tested? _N.LW. Florida oO Central Florida -(Y/| South Floridd oa 5)
9. HX] -Yés (] No
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Yes
Yes
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(Y] No
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XY} No
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, found guilty, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo
contendere ( Jcontest), even if adjudication was wit! 34? This question applies to any
violation of the laws of any municipality, county, state or nation, including traffic offenses
* (but not parking, speeding, inspection, or traffic signai violations}, without regard to whether
you Were placed on probation, had adjudication withheld, paroled, or pardoned. If you intend
to answer "NO" because you believe those records have been expunged or seaied by court
order pursuant to Section 943.058, Florida Statutes, or applicable law of another state, you
are responsible for verifying the expungement or sealing prior to answering "NO."
‘Tf you answered “Yes,” attach the details including dates and outcome, including any
sentence and conditions imposed, in full on a separate sheet of paper.
Your answer to this question will be checked against local, state and federai records. Failure
‘to answer this question accurately could cause denial of licensure. If you do not fully
understand this question, consult with an attorney or the Division of Reai Estate.
(a} Has any judgement or decree of a court been entered against you in this or any other
state, province, district, territory, possession or nation, in which you were charged in the
petition, complaint, declaration, answer, counterclaim or other pleading with any fraudulent
or dishonest dealing?
(b) Is there any case pending against you in any court, including any appellate court, in which
you are charged in any pleading with any fraudulent or dishonest dealing?
(if your answer to question 10 (a) or (b) is "Yes" attach a compiete statement of the charges
and facts, together with the dates, name and location of the court in which the proceedings
were held or are pending.)
(a) Have you, in this state, Previously filed any application for licensure as a real estate
salesperson? Ifso,state when: :
(b) Have you failed any previous examination for licensure as a real estate salesperson ia this
state? If so, state when;
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Have you ever been denied, or is there now pending a Proceeding to deny your application
for a license, registration, or permit to Practice any regulated profession, occupation or
vocation, or have you withdrawn an application for such a license, in this or any other state,
province, district, territory, possession or nation, because of alleged fraudulent or dishonest
dealing or violation of law? °
(a) Has any license, registration or permit to practice any regulated profession, occupation
or voca i been revoked, annulled or suspended in this or any other state, province, district,
territory, i ation, upon grounds of fraudulent or dishonest dealing or violations
of law, or is any proceeding now pending?
(b) Have you ever resigned or withdrawn from, or surrendered, any license, registration or
“permit to practice any regulated profession, occupation or vocation while such charges were
pending?
(c) Has any broker's or salesperson’s license held by you been revoked, suspended or
otherwise acted against by the real estate licensing agency of any state, territory or country?
: to questions 12 or 13 (a), (b) or (c) is the affirmative -"Yes” - attach a
plete ‘statement giving the name and address of the officer, board, commission, court
or governmental agency or department before whom the matter was, or is now, pending and
give the nature of the charges and state the facts.}
Have you, in this state, Operated, attempted to operate, or held yourself out as being entitled
to operate, as a real estate salesperson or broker, within one year prior to the filing of this
application when you were not, in fact, the holder.of.a.vaiid, current license authorizing you
to do so? .
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RECEIVED
JAN 16 1996
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JAN 16 1996
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15. 0 Yes No Are you prey) ‘y declared mentally incompetent by abed ourt?
' (If your answer is "Yes", attach a statement giving the full detaiis.)
16. 7] Yes No Have you used, been known as or called by another name or alias other than the name signed
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to the application. (If your answer is yes, state name or names used, the Period of time and
place where used).
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17. XJ Yes Oo No (a) Are you a legal resident of Florida?
(b) If your answer to question 17 (a) is "NO"; what state are you a legal resident of?
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In addition, please read and sign the irrevocable consent to service below.
NOTE: (THIS IRREVOCABLE CONSENT TO SERVICE IS APPLICABLE TO NON-RESIDENT APPLICANTS ONLY)
agree, by becoming the holder of a Florida real estate license, to submit to the jurisdiction of the Department of
Business and Professional Regulation and the Division of Administrative Hearings, which agreement is irrevocable.
| agree, by becoming the holder of a Florida real estate license, that the Director of the Division of Real Estate and
his/her successors in office shall receive service of all legal process issued against me in any administrative or civil
action or proceeding in this state, and process so served shall be valid and binding, which agreement is irrevocable.
! further agree to file with the Division of Real Estate the designation of the name and address of the person to whom
process served upon the Division Director is to be forwarded and to keep said designation current.
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18. If you have held a license and registration as a real estate broker or salesperson in Florida or elsewhere, so state:
Asa salesperson in from to .
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AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICANT
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State of Slornd an County of \ Deck e
The above named, and undersigned, applicant for licensure as a real estate salesperson under the provisions of
Chapter 475, Florida Statutes, as amended, upon being duly sworn, deposes and says that (s}(he) is the person so
applying, that (s)(he) has carefully read the application, answers, and the attached statements, if any, and that all such
answers and statements are true and correct, and are as complete as his/her knowledge, information and records
Permit, without any evasions or mental reservations whatsoever; that ({s)(he) knows of no reason why this application
should be denied; and {s)(he) further extends this affidavit to cover all amendments to this application or further
statements to the Division or its representatives, by him/her in response to inquiries concerning his/her qualifications.
The foregoing application was . : ; Z
acknowiedged before me this > S day y Euan a Duta WA,
Mao ‘Seagate ignature of applicant -
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Signature of person taking acknowledgement
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IN TRE CRIMINAL DIVISION
SUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND
‘RICHARD P,
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STATE OF FLORID.
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avs- | RECORDED ORDER WITHHOLDING ADJUDICATION Op We
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iT APPEARING UNTO THE COURT that che cefenda
DARREN BRYANT
v2ing personaily before this Court accompani
ed by his attorney,
M, GLICKSTEIN
Sas been found guilty of the charge of POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,
socwit: COCAINE and UNLAWFUL POSSESSI=
«OF CANNABIS (not more than
twenty (20) crams)
as set forth in Counts One an
by the Court upon the entry of a nolo contendere plea
and it appearing unto the Court upon a hear
is not likely again to engage in a crimina
of justice and the welfare of society do
presently suffer the penalcy imposed 6
in the premises, it is thereupon
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CONSIDERED, ORDERED AND ADSUDGED
nd the same is hereby, stayed and withheic,
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iTS FURTHER CONSIDERED,
is sentenced ryved, ts-wit: FIVE
is hereby suspended.
tatutory Costs Pursuane ve:
) 27.3455 $200.00
} 360.20 : 20.00
} 343.25(4) 3.00
} 343.25(8) 2.00
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RALPH N. PERSON
Docket for Case No: 00-000992
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Dec. 08, 2000 |
Final Order filed.
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Nov. 08, 2000 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Nov. 03, 2000 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Oct. 18, 2000 |
Order Continuing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by November 3, 2000).
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Oct. 04, 2000 |
Status Report (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Aug. 04, 2000 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by October 2, 2000).
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Aug. 02, 2000 |
Motion to Continue and Hold Case in Abeyance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile)
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May 10, 2000 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions sent out.
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May 10, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing sent out. (hearing set for August 11, 2000; 9:00 a.m.; Miami, FL)
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Mar. 07, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Mar. 02, 2000 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Mar. 02, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Mar. 02, 2000 |
Agency Referral Letter filed.
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