Ashburn, VA Criminal Defense Attorney

Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer Creating Effective Defense Strategies in Ashburn, Virginia

Not everyone who is charged with a crime is guilty. Our criminal justice system is based on the idea that every accused person should be presumed innocent until the state has proven him or her guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. However, you might not be treated like a potentially innocent person after an arrest. The police are experienced in making suspects feel as though they are doomed to be convicted. The court may place you under pretrial supervision, meaning that you will be treated like you are on probation when you have not yet had a chance to defend yourself.

Dedicated Ashburn, VA criminal defense lawyer Kaveh Noorishad will help you fight back against your charges. At Noorishad Law, P.C., we believe that no case is hopeless. Attorney Noorishad works to make the impossible possible in criminal cases. He will create the right defense strategy for you. Whether that means taking your case to trial and asserting an affirmative defense, fighting for a dismissal based on a lack of evidence, or negotiating to get your charges significantly reduced, Attorney Noorishad will act in your best interest throughout your case.

Firearms and Weapons Charges

Even responsible, lawful firearm owners can make a mistake by carrying their gun into the wrong place. While Virginia's firearms laws are fairly permissive, there are still a lot of restrictions on the type of weapons you can own and who can own weapons at all. You do not need to have used your gun for a violent purpose to be arrested on weapons charges. For example, simply possessing a gun as a felon is a felony weapons offense.

You can also be charged with a separate offense or given a substantially harsher sentence for using, displaying, or possessing a gun while committing other crimes, such as robbery or sexual assault. Violent crimes are almost always treated as felonies when a weapon was involved, even if no one was injured.

Misdemeanor and Felony Drug Crimes

Simple drug possession is sometimes a misdemeanor, especially if you only had a small supply for personal use. However, drug distribution and drug trafficking are felony crimes. While the terms distribution and trafficking might make you think of habitual drug dealers and large-scale drug smuggling operations, the reality of these cases is generally far less dramatic. Bringing even a relatively small amount of drugs into Virginia from another state or sharing a prescription medication can lead to trafficking or distribution charges, respectively.

Understanding Violent Crime Charges

Battery and assault are sometimes used interchangeably, but these are two distinct offenses. Battery means making physical contact with the victim in a way that is painful, harmful, or insulting. Assault means causing the victim to reasonably believe that you were imminently going to attack or injure them. Most people are accused of both offenses at the same time. Simple assault and battery are misdemeanors. However, in cases involving injuries, you are likely to face felony charges.

Domestic violence accusations may be more serious than other charges involving accusations of assault or battery. You may be arrested for domestic violence against a family member, cohabitant, co-parent, or ex-spouse, and in addition to defending against criminal charges, you may face restrictions put in place by an order of protection.

Murder or manslaughter charges are incredibly serious offenses. A conviction for an offense involving causing the death of another person can lead to an extremely harsh sentence.

Drunk Driving and Traffic Crimes

If you have been charged with DUI, reckless driving, or a repeat speeding violation, your driving privileges are at risk. Although most traffic-based offenses are considered to be less serious than many other types of crimes, they can have a disproportionate impact on your life. Your case is likely to be especially serious if you are charged with a second or subsequent DUI offense. Virginia courts take impaired driving extremely seriously. Harsh mandatory minimum sentencing can apply after your second DUI charge in a 10-year period.

Contact Our Ashburn, VA Criminal Defense Lawyer

Noorishad Law, P.C. will take the time to understand your needs and priorities as we work with you to develop an individualized defense strategy. Our experienced Ashburn criminal defense attorney has received positive reviews and testimonials from many satisfied clients. Contact our office at 703-542-4500 to schedule a free consultation.