Florida Bar v. Hazen

The Florida Bar filed an eight-count complaint against Hazen, charging him with violating Florida Bar Integration Rule, article XI, Rule 11.02(4) and DR 9-102(A). The referee appointed by this Court held a hearing, at which time the bar dismissed three of the counts. The referee recommends that Hazen be found not guilty of two of the counts and that he be found guilty of the remaining three counts. As to discipline, the referee recommends that Hazen be suspended for six months from the date of his initial temporary suspension (February 15, 1982)* and thereafter until he proves his…