Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION
Respondent: LAZARO R. MORERA
Judges: LINDA M. RIGOT
Agency: Department of Law Enforcement
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Aug. 16, 2007
Status: Closed
Recommended Order on Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
Latest Update: Feb. 27, 2009
Summary: The issue presented is whether Respondent is guilty of the allegations in the two Administrative Complaints filed against him, and, if so, what disciplinary action should be taken against him, if any.Revocation of certification of law enforcement officer who knowingly provided insurance claim forms for treatments not received and who lied under oath during an internal affairs investigation, an official proceeding.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, hereinafter referred to as the
Commission, files this Administrative Complaint against the Respondent, Lazaro R, Morera. The
Commission seeks to impose disciplinary action upon the referenced individual based on the following
allegations: |
JL Respondent was certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission on
September 24, 1996, and was issued Law Enforcement Certificate Number 166884.
2. (a) On or between March 31 and July 31, 2000, the Respondent, Lazaro R. Morera, did
unlawfully, with the intent to injure, defraud, or deceive an insurance company, to-wit: State Farm
Insurance Company, present or cause to be presented any written or oral statement as part of, or in
support of, a claim for payment or other benefit pursuant to an insurance policy, or prepared or made any
written or oral statement that was intended to be presented to said insurance company in connection with,
or in support of, any claim for payment or other benefit pursuant to an insurance policy, knowing that
such statement contained any false, incomplete, or misleading information concerning any fact or thing
material to such claim. © .
(b) On or between March 31 and July 31, 2000, the Respondent, Lazaro R. Morera, did
knowingly obtain or use, or endeavor to obtain or use money or property valued at Three Hundred
Dollars ($300) or more, the property of another, to-wit:, State Farm Insurance Company, as owner or
custodian thereof, with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner or custodian of a right
to the property, or a benefit wereftom, or to appropriate the property to his own use, or to the use of any
person not.entitled thereto.
3. The actions of the Respondent did violate the provisions of Section 817,234, 812.014 or
any lesser included offenses, Section 943.1395(7), Florida Statutes and Rule 11B-27.0011(4)(a), (a),
Florida Administrative Code, in that Respondent has failed to maintain the qualifications established in
Section 943.13(7), Florida Statutes, which requite that a Law Enforcement officer in the State of Florida
have good moral character.
4, This Administrative Complaint is issued pursuant to Sections 120.60 and 943.1395(7),
Florida Statutes and Rule 11B-27.004(4), Florida Administrative Code. Any proceedings concerning this
Complaint shall be conducted pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and Chapters
11B-27, 28-106, and 28-107, Florida Administrative Code. Mediation is not available under Section
; 120.573, Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, it is alleged that the Respondent, Lazaro R. Morera is guilty of violating Sections
943,1395(7) and 943.13(7), Florida Statutes and Rule’ 11B-27.0011(4)(a), (a), Florida Administrative
Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission hereby
complains against Lazaro R. Morera and alleges that an appropriate penalty, as provided in Section
943.1395(7), Florida Statutes, should be imposed for the reasons set forth above and in accordance with
the Election of Rights form (to which is attached an Explanation of Rights form) attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
BY ORDER OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION
THIS 9th DAY OF MAY, 2007.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
THEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the foregoing has been served pursuant to Section ,
120.569 and Section 120.60, Florida Statutes, this 11th day of May, 2007, to Lazaro R. Morera, at 2841
NE 163rd Street, North Miami Beach, Florida 33160,
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Docket for Case No: 07-003656PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Feb. 27, 2009 |
Final Order filed.
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Sep. 17, 2008 |
Recommended Order cover letter identifying the hearing record referred to the Agency.
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Sep. 17, 2008 |
Recommended Order (hearing held April 10 and 11, 2008). CASE CLOSED.
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Sep. 05, 2008 |
Petitioner`s Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Sep. 04, 2008 |
Respondent`s Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Sep. 04, 2008 |
Notice of Filing and Serving Respondent`s Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Aug. 18, 2008 |
Order Granting Extension of Time (proposed recommended orders to be filed by September 4, 2008).
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Aug. 18, 2008 |
Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Proposed Recommended Orders filed.
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Jul. 21, 2008 |
Letter to parties of record from Judge Rigot regarding exhibits not matching up with Judge`s notes.
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Jul. 21, 2008 |
Hearing Exhibits (exhibits not available for viewing) filed.
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Jul. 14, 2008 |
Order Granting Extension of Time (proposed recommended orders to be filed by August 25, 2008).
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Jul. 11, 2008 |
Agreed Motion for Extension of Time to File Proposed Orders filed.
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Jun. 11, 2008 |
Transcript (Volumes I-IV) filed. |
Apr. 10, 2008 |
CASE STATUS: Hearing Held. |
Apr. 07, 2008 |
Petitioner`s Pre-hearing Statement filed.
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Apr. 04, 2008 |
Respondent`s Pre-hearing Statement filed.
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Mar. 03, 2008 |
Notice of Taking Deposition filed.
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Mar. 03, 2008 |
Notice of Taking Deposition filed.
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Jan. 25, 2008 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for April 10 and 11, 2008; 9:30 a.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
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Jan. 24, 2008 |
Notice of Status and Available Dates filed.
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Jan. 24, 2008 |
Respondent`s Estimate as to Number of Days Required for Final Hearing and Available Dates filed.
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Jan. 23, 2008 |
Notice of Substitution of Counsel (J. White).
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Jan. 14, 2008 |
Subpoena ad Testificandum filed.
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Jan. 14, 2008 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by S. Traxler).
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Jan. 09, 2008 |
Order Granting Continuance (parties to advise status by January 23, 2008).
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Jan. 09, 2008 |
Unopposed Motion for Continuance filed.
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Jan. 08, 2008 |
Notice of Transfer.
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Dec. 11, 2007 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by D. Nevel).
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Nov. 14, 2007 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for January 18, 2008; 9:00 a.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
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Nov. 09, 2007 |
Letter to Judge Sartin from L. Morera requesting continuantion on hearing date filed.
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Sep. 20, 2007 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for November 28, 2007; 9:00 a.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
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Sep. 12, 2007 |
Letter to Judge Sartin from L. Morerea requesting an extension of time for hearing filed.
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Sep. 11, 2007 |
Order Granting Motion to Withdraw as Attorney of Record.
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Sep. 07, 2007 |
Motion to Withdraw as Attorney of Record filed.
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Sep. 05, 2007 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Sep. 05, 2007 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for October 22, 2007; 9:00 a.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
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Sep. 04, 2007 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 07-3656PL and 07-3657PL).
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Aug. 24, 2007 |
Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
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Aug. 16, 2007 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Aug. 16, 2007 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Aug. 16, 2007 |
Agency referral filed.
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Aug. 16, 2007 |
Initial Order.
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Orders for Case No: 07-003656PL
Issue Date |
Document |
Summary |
Feb. 26, 2009 |
Agency Final Order
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Sep. 17, 2008 |
Recommended Order
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Revocation of certification of law enforcement officer who knowingly provided insurance claim forms for treatments not received and who lied under oath during an internal affairs investigation, an official proceeding.
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