Criminal Defense
Joel Baskin – Experienced Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer
Joel M. Baskin, P.C. is a seasoned and experienced criminal defense attorney who stands as a gatekeeper between his clients and the government, providing an aggressive, thorough defense while protecting his clients’ rights and dignity.
He works to obtain the best possible results for clients accused of violating Georgia’s laws by aggressively investigating, preparing, and defending their case—using all available resources. He is proud of the good reputation he has built among other attorneys, prosecutors, and members of the judiciary.
Joel Baskin seeks to protect his client’s rights to due process and to ensure fair treatment by the courts. He stands ready to defend his clients’ rights at all critical stages of the criminal justice system in Georgia, including:
Joel Baskin’s representation is distinguished by his unswerving dedication to clients, the personal attention he provides, and his exceptional skill in the courtroom. He provides aggressive, competent, zealous representation for defendants accused crime throughout Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Drug Cases
Drug offenses in Georgia are subject to increasingly severe, mandatory minimum sentences. Anyone who is arrested or under investigation for a drug crime needs an attorney as soon as possible. Joel M. Baskin has extensive experience representing clients accused of drug crimes including:
- Manufacturing, possession, and sale of illegal drugs
- Trafficking
- Conspiracy
He represents clients in prosecutions involving:
- Ecstasy
- Methamphetamine
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Other drugs
Joel Baskin has defended hundreds of misdemeanor and felony drug cases in Georgia. He represents clients from arraignment through trial and is skilled at negotiating with authorities. He can also assist in resolving related criminal tax, tax fraud, and money laundering cases.
Traffic Cases
Many people treat traffic tickets lightly, but traffic violations can have serious consequences, especially if the offender is a commercial driver who depends on this license to earn a living or is a driver under 21 years of age. In all cases, the costs in increased insurance rates and other penalties can be high.
Joel Baskin helps Georgians resolve traffic violations including:
- Reckless driving
- Speeding
- Moving violations
- Driving without a license
- Driving with a suspended license
- Driving without insurance
- Failure to pay a parking ticket
- Other matters
He helps clients understand the potential penalties they face, fight tickets, quash warrants, and protect their driving privileges.
Shoplifting
Shoplifting and petty theft are common crimes. Each year, shoplifting from retail stores results in many arrests in the Atlanta region. Depending on the value of the items taken, shoplifting may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor.
Joel M. Baskin has particular experience defending clients accused of shoplifting from retail stores. He takes the time to meet one-on-one with each client to determine whether:
- The accused person intended to steal the merchandise
- The person was legally detained
- Store security acted legally and used appropriate force in detaining the person
- Other issues have a direct effect on the resolution of the charges.
Many people wonder why they need to hire an attorney to defend against a shoplifting charge. Simply put, Yes. As an experienced Georgia criminal defense attorney, Joel Baskin can protect the rights of accused clients, negotiate for reduced charges or penalties, and when possible, keep a criminal conviction off his client’s record.
DUI
The penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia are severe. Joel Baskin has specialized experience defending people accused of DUI and protecting their driving rights. He has the resources to investigate the legality of the stop including whether:
- A field sobriety test was properly administered
- The breathalyzer machine was properly maintained and calibrated
- Other issues could be relevant to a client’s defense.
Joel Baskin and his team can also help with other, related matters, such as getting a client’s vehicle out of impound, getting a driver’s license back, arranging for treatment in lieu of jail time, and other matters.
Felonies
The stakes are extremely high for Georgians accused of or under investigation for felony crimes. Joel Baskin is an experienced criminal defense attorney who can advise his clients and protect them. He has the experience and skill to aggressively defend felony cases by rigorous preparation, investigation, and skillful advocacy.
Joel Baskin provides aggressive, effective representation to clients accused of all felony crimes Georgia, including those involving:
- Drug crimes
- Felony DUI
- Felony shoplifting
- Assault and battery
- White collar crime
- Fraud
- Money laundering
- Racketeering/RICO
- Violent crimes
- Arson
- Murder
- Weapons offences
- Probation violations
Misdemeanors
Less serious crimes, including petty theft, are misdemeanors. A finding of guilt by a judge or jury can result in prison time, fines, and a permanent criminal record.
Joel Baskin is a dedicated advocate for clients charged with all kinds of misdemeanors in Georgia’s state courts including:
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Shoplifting
- Petty theft
- Prostitution
- Simple assault
- Trespass
- Vandalism
Joel Baskin takes the time to thoroughly research the charges against his clients and to protect their rights. When possible, he looks for opportunities to negotiate for reduced charges or reduced penalties and makes every effort to keep a criminal misdemeanor conviction off his client’s record.
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