There is no substitute for experience.
For over 50 years Peter Baskin has tried a wide variety of civil and criminal cases, almost daily, in Virginia courtrooms. His practice now is limited to representing the injured and the accused exclusively. He charges fair, understandable, flat fees, and initial consultations are free.
INJURED
ACCUSED
DUI
State Bar
for 20 Years
Premier DUI Attornys
WHY
If you retain Mr. Baskin to represent you, he personally handles every important, substantive part of your case.
You are not referred or handed off to an associate. He believes that legal representation is a personal service profession, not just a business.
When you make an appointment with his office, you meet with him personally, he interviews you, and he prepares your case.
HOW
All cases, civil and criminal, have the potential of going to trial and the lawyer you hire needs to be able to recognize a triable case, not fear going to trial, know what to do and how to do it in the courtroom, have the respect of his peers and have the depth of experience to effectively try your case.
These skills come from education, training, high ethical standards and judgment which a half century of courtroom experience provides.
PETER BASKIN, P.C.
Mr. Baskin is a graduate of the University of Hartford (B.S. 1964) and the National Law Center, George Washington University (J.D. 1967). He is a former Deputy Clerk of the Arlington Circuit Court, a former prosecutor (Arlington, Virginia), speaker/teacher at continuing legal education seminars, judge of law student Moot Court trial competitions, and was lead counsel in the Supreme Court of Virginia in 1974 in a decision on the law of arrest which continues to be the law in Virginia. He is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Virginia, and the Virginia State Bar.
His peer-reviewed Martindale-Hubbell rating for the past 20 years is the highest attainable for legal ability and ethical standards – AV Preeminent.
He has written and taught on civil and criminal trial technique, and been interviewed on numerous radio stations throughout the U.S. on his highly praised book, “A Toast to Silence,” how to avoid becoming another victim of deceptive police tactics by knowing when and how to use the power of silence during encounters with the police.
KNOW & EXCERCISE YOUR RIGHTS
BEFORE THE MIRANDA WARNINGS,
YOU LAWFULLY CAN AND SHOULD:
- If approached by a police officer, ask if you are free to leave; if yes, walk away immediately. If approached at home, stay inside.
- Refuse to answer all questions except about your identity.
- Refuse to consent to any search or home entry unless shown a warrant.
- Refuse to admit to anything or to explain anything.
- Refuse to take any sobriety or other tests or give evidence.
- Demand to have a lawyer present when questioned.
IF STOPPED BY POLICE, BEFORE ANY ARREST:
- DO: Be calm, polite, and keep your hands visible at all times.
- DO: Identify yourself fully and agree to come to court
- DO: Tell the officer you will talk only about your identity and a court date without a lawyer present. Exit your vehicle if directed to do so.
- DO NOT: Admit to anything, explain anything, or consent to any search.
- DO NOT: Take any sobriety test or other tests anywhere.
- DO NOT: Answer any questions except about your identity.
- DO NOT: Believe any statement that you will “help” yourself if you “cooperate”. Cooperating means giving up these rights and only helps the police by giving them evidence they will use against you. Cooperation will cause your conviction.
IF ARRESTED:
- DO NOT RESIST. You will be handcuffed, searched, and promptly taken to a judical officer for bond. Identify yourself and agree to come to court.
Say nothing else and call a lawyer immediately.
No system of criminal justice can or should survive if it comes to depend for its continued effectiveness on the citizens’… unawareness of their Constitutional rights.
No system worth preserving should… fear that if an accused is permitted to consult with a lawyer he will become aware of and excercise these rights.
US SUPREME COURT -1964
ESCOBEDO v. ILLINOIS
CONTACT THE OFFICE
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Office: (703) 528-8000
Mobile: (703) 965-6884
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email: petermbaskin@gmail.com