Centreville, VA Sex Crimes Lawyer

Attorney Protecting Your Freedom and Reputation After a Sex Crime Allegation in Centreville, Virginia

Being arrested for a sex crime can make you feel as though your life is over, even if you are entirely innocent of the charges. While having this reaction to a sex crime arrest is entirely understandable, it is important to understand that an arrest does not mean that a conviction is inevitable. Your rights matter in a criminal defense case, and you may have more options for fighting back than you realize.

The conviction rate for sex crimes like rape is relatively low compared to other types of offenses. However, a strong legal defense is essential. When your freedom and future are at stake, you need the lawyer other lawyers hire.

Noorishad Law, P.C. is committed to providing outstanding criminal defense services for people who have been accused of sex offenses. Our aggressive Centreville, VA sex crimes attorney will fight to assert your rights and secure the outcome you need. He will take the time to understand your priorities so that he can always act in your best interests. By taking on a limited number of cases at a time, Attorney Noorishad ensures that every client will receive the time and attention he or she deserves.

Understanding Sexual Assault and Battery Laws

Sexual battery can be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts of the case. While sex crimes like rape generally require sexual penetration or another sex act of some kind, the crime of sexual battery only involves unwanted touching of intimate body parts. Sexual battery can even be committed by touching the victim over their clothing or forcing them to touch someone over their clothing.

Aggravated sexual battery, a felony offense, might be charged for reasons such as:

• Victim's Age: If the alleged victim was under 13 years old, you will be charged with a felony.
• Use of Force: If you allegedly used force, the threat of force, or intimidation, the alleged victim suffered a serious mental or physical injury, you allegedly used a deadly weapon, or the alleged victim was younger than 15 years old, you could face felony charges.
• Incapacitated Victim: When the alleged victim was helpless and could not give consent, felony charges are likely.

Our attorney understands the impact that accusations of sexual assault can have on your life, and he will work to address these claims and defend you during your criminal case.

Rape Laws in Virginia

Rape refers to having sexual intercourse with a victim without their consent. This offense generally involves the use of violence, threats to inflict harm, intimidation of a victim, or a victim who was physically helpless or mentally incapacitated. If the alleged victim was less than 13 years old, the state does not need to prove a lack of consent. Even if no sexual intercourse occurred, prosecutors may pursue charges of object sexual penetration.

The penalties for a rape conviction are harsh. If convicted, you could be imprisoned for five years to life. There is a mandatory minimum sentence of life imprisonment if you are an adult and the alleged victim was less than 13 years old. Because of the serious nature of these offenses and the severe penalties you may face, you need to make sure you have legal representation from a skilled lawyer. Our attorney has the experience needed to help you address these charges and defend against a conviction.

Child Pornography Charges

Child pornography is defined as sexually explicit images or videos of a minor that lack a valid academic, medical, or law enforcement purpose. Possessing these materials is a felony. Even drawings or AI-produced images can be deemed child pornography if they depict an actual child. You may have a defense if your attorney can reasonably argue that the materials in question are not sexually explicit in nature. There is sometimes confusion, even among law enforcement officers, about which images are pornographic in nature and which merely depict nudity in a nonsexual context.

Distributing or producing child pornography is a more serious offense than possessing these materials. You could be facing decades behind bars if you are convicted of creating child pornography, sharing materials with others, or selling child pornography. Our attorney understands the best ways to address charges related to child pornography, and he can help you determine the best strategies to use to help you prevent a serious sex crime conviction.

Contact Our Centreville, VA Sex Crimes Attorney

Noorishad Law, P.C. provides the same zealous representation to every client, regardless of the accusations against them. Kaveh Noorishad works to make the impossible possible in criminal cases. Contact us at 703-542-4500 for a complimentary consultation.