Arlington, VA Sex Crimes Lawyer

Criminal Defense Attorney Providing Zealous Representation to Accused Sex Offenders in Arlington, VA

Short of murder, sex crimes are some of the most serious offenses you can be charged with. The court can impose extremely harsh penalties like prison time, but the legal consequences are only part of the problems you could face if convicted. People who are considered sex offenders will face challenges in finding employment, housing, and even people to socialize with. Fighting back with the help of an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney is the best way to protect yourself when you have been charged with a sex crime.

Arrests for sex crimes are often based on accusations alone rather than true evidence. Police, prosecutors, and others involved in the criminal justice system are often passionate about prosecuting sex offenses, which can lead them to approach these cases aggressively, even when the evidence is lacking or when the accused has an obvious defense.

Noorishad Law, P.C. can address even the most challenging and complex sex crime cases with a high degree of confidence. Dedicated Arlington, VA sex crimes attorney Kaveh Noorishad believes that no case is truly unwinnable. He will focus on doing what is best for you. His client-focused and results-driven approach has earned him recognition from several prestigious organizations, including the National Trial Lawyers and the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys. As a client, you will always have a direct line of communication with Attorney Noorishad so that you can reach him anytime you have questions or concerns.

Rape and Sexual Assault

Assaultive sex offenses are especially serious. In these cases, courts are often heavily focused on the victim's needs rather than showing fairness to the defendant. This is especially true when the alleged victim is a child or vulnerable adult, or in cases where the victim was allegedly injured or suffered serious psychological harm.

Rape is a criminal offense that may apply if you are accused of engaging in sexual intercourse with someone without receiving their consent. The state must be able to prove that you either used force, threatened to use force, or intimidated the alleged victim. However, the use or threat of force is not necessary if the victim was incapacitated, helpless, or unable to give consent. You may face additional penalties if you allegedly used a weapon to carry out the rape or administered date rape drugs to the victim.

The crime of sexual assault does not need to involve actual sexual intercourse or penetration of any kind. Merely touching the victim's private parts without receiving consent or forcing someone to touch another person's private parts can be considered sexual assault. Again, the state would need to prove that either the alleged victim was helpless or that you used force, the threat of force, or intimidation. Our attorney can help you counter these claims and show that you did not commit the offense in question.

Child Pornography Offenses

Possession, production, and distribution of child pornography are all major felony offenses. Even viewing a single image is a crime that is considered to be contributing to the sexual abuse of children. Courts take sex crimes committed against children particularly seriously.

To convict you of child pornography possession, the state would have to prove that you knowingly possessed the materials and that the images or videos in question fall under the definition of child pornography. If the images or videos were discovered on a shared device, the state may not be able to prove who was in possession of them or that you knew about the illicit materials. It is also sometimes unclear whether a particular image is pornographic in nature. Images depicting nude children are sometimes nonsexual in nature or are used for valid medical, academic, or law enforcement purposes. Our lawyer can work with you to determine the best ways to respond to these accusations and defend against a conviction.

Production and distribution of child pornography are far more serious charges. Creating child pornography directly involves the abuse of a child, and accusations of these offenses can also lead to rape or child abuse charges. Our attorney can address these allegations and work with you to build a strong defense.

Contact Our Arlington, Virginia Sex Crimes Attorney

Noorishad Law, P.C. is highly experienced in handling complicated and serious sex crime cases. Our dedicated Arlington, VA sex crimes defense lawyer takes on a limited number of cases at a time, so you will always receive the attention you deserve. Reach out to us at 703-542-4500 to arrange a free consultation.