4/24/13 The Modarres Law Firm Joins Federal Lawsuit Against Orange County Sheriff’s Office For Illegal 2010 Raids of African-American Owned Barbershops In Pine Hills, Florida

PINE HILLS, Fla. — As many as 14 armed Orange County deputies, including narcotics agents, stormed Strictly Skillz barbershop during business hours on a Saturday in August, handcuffing barbers in front of customers during a busy back-to-school weekend. It was just Read More →

THE FLORIDA STAND YOUR GROUND LAW- A LEGAL ANALYSIS

Introduction On April 11, 2012, neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman was arrested on charges of second degree murder for the shooting death of 17 year old Trayvon Martin. The trial is currently set for June, but there has been much Read More →

3/12/2013 3 Felony Burglary Cases Will Not Go On Client’s Record

Our client was charged in three separate cases of 2nd and 3rd degree felonies (including Burglary of a dwelling and felony theft). In total, he was facing a maximum of 25 years in prison for allegedly posting an Orlando apartment Read More →

Modarres Law Firm Files Federal Lawsuit Against Florida Fish & Wildlife Officer Who Used Gun At Man’s Home To Force Him to Sign Littering Ticket From 3 Days Prior

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Paul Thomas said Florida Fish and Wildlife investigator Rick Brown threatened to shoot him if he didn’t sign a littering ticket. Eyewitness News reporter Bianca Castro learned that it’s not the first time that wildlife agents Read More →

The Modarres Law Firm Files Federal Lawsuit Against Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and Deputies for Excessive Force

SANFORD, Fla. — A man who was held at gunpoint and then shocked with a Taser by two Seminole County deputies is now filing a civil lawsuit against the Sheriff’s Office, claiming the deputies violated his civil rights. Deputies Erik Read More →

8/20/2012 Felony Aggravated Child Abuse Motion to Dismiss Granted, All Charges Dimissed

Our client was a 15 year old juvenile being charged with one first degree felony count of aggravated child abuse under Florida Statute 827.03. While playing with his younger 7 year old cousin, as a joke, he touched his younger Read More →