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CHARLIE CRIST, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION vs LINDA R. CHERRY, 03-000389PL (2003)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Miami, Florida Feb. 03, 2003 Number: 03-000389PL Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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FRANK T. BROGAN, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION vs JOHN A. KNIGHT, 95-003743 (1995)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Tallahassee, Florida Jul. 26, 1995 Number: 95-003743 Latest Update: Mar. 20, 1996

Findings Of Fact The Respondent holds Florida teaching certificate 227677, covering the areas of Chemistry, Biology, and Middle Grades General Science, which is valid through June 30, 1996. Petitioner has been certified to teach in Florida since 1969. On or about February 5, 1979, Respondent was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, a misdemeanor, in Orange County, Florida. Respondent pled not guilty to the charge, waived a jury trial and was tried before the court and found guilty. The count withheld adjudication and on or about May 2, 1979, the Court sentenced Respondent to pay a $350.00 fine, plus court costs. On or about June 24, 1985, Respondent executed, under oath, an Application for Extension of Certificate. Respondent answered "no" to the following question: Have you ever been convicted or had adjudication withheld in a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation or are there any criminal charges now pending against you other than minor traffic violations? Respondent was negligent in completing his application in that he failed to acknowledge his 1979 arrest for Disorderly Conduct for which the Court withheld adjudication. The renewal application was completed six years after the incident and Respondent simply forgot to list it on the form. On or about December 25, 1992, Respondent was arrested and charged with Battery, a first degree misdemeanor, following a domestic disturbance with his wife in Seminole County, Florida. Respondent pled nolo contendere to the battery charge. On or about February 11, 1993, the count withheld adjudication and sentenced Respondent to serve six months probation. Probation was successfully terminated on August 23, 1993. On or about September 6, 1993, Respondent was arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery, a third degree felony, and Shooting Into or At a Building, a second degree felony. Respondent pled not guilty to the charges and was tried and convicted on both counts following a trial by jury. On or about May 30, 1994, the Court adjudicated the Respondent guilty of Aggravated Battery and withheld adjudication on the charge of Shooting Into or At a Building. Respondent was sentenced to 3 years in prison on the battery charge (Count I). He was placed on one year probation on Count II and required to pay court costs. The conviction and sentence was appealed to the Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida. The court upheld the conviction and sentence. However, it did certify a question as one of great public importance to the Florida Supreme Court Respondent testified that he has been a school teacher for more than 25 years and has an outstanding record in the community.

Recommendation Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED that the Respondent be found guilty of violating Sections 231.28(1)(c), (e), (f), (i), (j), Florida Statutes and not guilty of violating Section 231.28(1)(a), Florida Statutes and Fla. Admin. Code R. 6B-1.006(5)(a) and (h). It is further RECOMMENDED that the Respondent's teaching certificate be revoked for a period of 5 years, followed by a period of 3 years probation should the Respondent become recertified in Florida and upon such reasonable and necessary conditions as the Commission may require. DONE AND ENTERED this 22nd day of December, 1995, in Tallahassee, Florida. DANIEL M. KILBRIDE, Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 22nd day of December, 1995. APPENDIX Petitioner's Proposed findings of fact: Accepted in substance: paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 (in part), 5 (in part), 6 (in part. Rejected as hearsay and irrelevant: paragraphs 4 (in part), 5 (in part), 6 (in part). Respondent did not file proposed findings of fact. COPIES FURNISHED: John A. Knight, Pro Se 1817 Harding Avenue Sanford, Florida 32771 Barbara J. Staros, General Counsel Department of Education Suite 1701, The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 Ronald G. Stowers, Esquire Office of the General Counsel Department of Education Suite 1701, The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 Dr. Karen Barr Wilde, Executive Director Education Practices Commission 325 West Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 Kathleen Richards, Administrator Professional Practices Services 325 West Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400

Florida Laws (1) 120.57 Florida Administrative Code (2) 6B-1.0066B-4.009
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TOM GALLAGHER, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION vs JAMES STUEBER, 00-003937PL (2000)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Inverness, Florida Sep. 25, 2000 Number: 00-003937PL Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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CHARLIE CRIST, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION vs ELLYN GOODE, 02-003140PL (2002)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Fort Lauderdale, Florida Aug. 12, 2002 Number: 02-003140PL Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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CHARLIE CRIST, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION vs MELANIE K. RAIM, 02-002913PL (2002)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Orlando, Florida Jul. 22, 2002 Number: 02-002913PL Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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JOHN WINN, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION vs THALIA HODGE, 05-004325PL (2005)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Stuart, Florida Nov. 23, 2005 Number: 05-004325PL Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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DR. ERIC J. SMITH, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION vs CHRISTA WILSON, 08-003649PL (2008)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Jacksonville, Florida Jul. 25, 2008 Number: 08-003649PL Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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JIM HORNE, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION vs IVAN G. WANSLEY, 04-000403PL (2004)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Fort Myers, Florida Feb. 03, 2004 Number: 04-000403PL Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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