Charles M. Baron

Offering top-notch legal services in South Florida for over 34 years.

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Animal & Dog Law

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Collections

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

• Land Use & Zoning
• Car Accidents
• Slip & Fall
• Police Misconduct/False Arrest
• General Civil

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  Free consultations for some types of cases; otherwise, reasonable consultation fees.

Florida

Since 1985

11th Circuit

Since 1989

University of Florida

J.D. (1984) | Law

1982 - 1984

University of Florida

B.A. (1981) | Political Science

1978 - 1981

Broward County Bar Association

Current

Florida Dispute Resolution Center

Current

Association of South Florida Mediators and Arbitrators

Current

National Lawyers Guild

Current

South Broward Bar Association

Current

Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

Florida Dispute Resolution Center

Qualified Arbitrator

Florida Supreme Court

Q. A grocery store worker grabbed my three year old daughter without permission while I was going through self-checkout.

May 27, 2022

A: I assume you're asking this question because you want the employee to be charged with a crime. More details would be needed on exactly what happened to determine if it constitutes a crime, but assuming the employee's act IS a crime, a video should not be necessary unless the employee has denied doing it and there are no witnesses other than yourself, making it a he-said-she said situation. One way to attempt to obtain the video would be to file a civil lawsuit against the store (seeking money damages) and having a subpoena issued for production of the video. However, if your child has no real injury from the incident, you would probably need to pay a substantial amount in attorney's fees and court costs up front in order to pursue the subpoena angle. Another action you can take is to send a letter to the store management (with proof of receipt) stating you intend to make claim against their company for the incident and request them to PRESERVE the video of the incident. Absent a lawsuit, they would not have to turn the video over to you, but if they destroy the video after receiving your request, and you file suit, the destruction would be a point against them in determining who is telling the truth about the incident.

Q. If my vehicle was found at a hit and run leaving the scene of an accident and drugs were found but I was nowhere near

May 23, 2022

A: Your inquiry is a bit vague. If this was a hit-and-run, with a driver fleeing the accident scene, what does "found at a hit and run" mean? If you mean the truck was found somewhere else, and police determined that it was the vehicle that hit and ran, AND the police have not yet determined who was driving the truck, then yes, of course you might be charged with all crimes associated therewith, including possession of any illegal items in the truck. If the police seek to interview you, it's best to tell them you first want to talk to a lawyer, and do not communicate further until you have consulted a lawyer.

Q. Can I sign the title to a vehicle that my parents have given me "with express permission?"

May 23, 2022

A: I agree with Mr. Thorgaard. First, because you are writing from a location said to be "Miami, FL", probably only Fla. attorneys will read your post, and the issue you present is an issue of State law. So transferring title in your case would be a matter of Alabama law. I can tell you what the answer is under Florida law ONLY, and that would be NO, in Fla., you would not be able to sign your mother's name on the title unless she were to execute a valid power of attorney giving you the power to sign on her behalf, at least for that conveyance. So if Alabama law happens to be the same (which I have no idea about), you either have your mom execute a power of attorney or simply send the title to her (for example, by FedEx, UPS, or USPS express mail) and have her send it back to you. As Mr. Thorgaard said, your mother could also give you permission to drive her vehicle with herself still being the owner, without signing anything (if Alabama law allows it, which is likely). However, if you go that route, she could be held liable for an accident, so good insurance coverage protecting both you and her would be advisable.