McLean, VA Criminal Defense Attorney

Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer Protecting Your Rights and Freedom in McLean, Virginia

Getting arrested can be a shocking, frightening, and traumatic experience. Most people do not expect to be arrested, while others may have some warning that an arrest is likely coming. Fortunately, being arrested does not mean that a criminal conviction is inevitable. Your rights come first in a criminal case, regardless of the accusations against you. When you are facing the prospect of being sent to jail, losing your driving privileges, registering as a sex offender, or dealing with the career implications of a conviction, your criminal defense must be your top priority. You need the lawyer that other lawyers hire.

Noorishad Law, P.C. has been recognized for our outstanding results in criminal defense cases by professional organizations such as Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers. Dedicated Fairfax County, VA criminal defense attorney Kaveh Noorishad fully understands what is at stake in a criminal case. So that he can give all of his clients the time and attention they deserve, he takes on a limited number of cases at a time. You will always have a direct line of communication with Attorney Noorishad so that your concerns can be promptly addressed whenever they arise.

Theft and Other Property Crimes

Theft can generally be broken down into three types: larceny, burglary, and robbery. Larceny involves the taking of unattended property, such as stealing a package off a porch or shoplifting. Robbery involves the taking of property from a person when using force or the threat of force. Burglary involves unlawfully entering a dwelling with the intent to commit theft or certain other offenses.

Other property crimes include willfully destroying or defacing property, trespassing, and the relatively new offense of computer trespass. Regardless of the accusations that you may be facing, our attorney can provide you with a strong defense and help you take the right steps to avoid a conviction.

Violent Crimes

Violent crimes are always taken seriously by the legal system. Even a simple assault and battery that did not cause injury to the victim can lead to jail time. Felony assault and battery cases that involve the use of a weapon or injury to the victim can lead to harsh sentencing. Longer sentences are not uncommon when the victim was very seriously injured.

You can be charged with domestic violence if the victim was a family member, co-parent, ex-spouse, or cohabitant. A domestic violence charge is stigmatized in a way that ordinary assault and battery offenses are not.

The most serious violent crimes are manslaughter and murder. Involuntary manslaughter refers to a reckless but unintentional killing. Voluntary manslaughter refers to a killing in the heat of passion based on reasonable provocation. Murder refers to a deliberate and premeditated killing, and it is broken down into different degrees depending on the facts and circumstances of the case.

When you have been accused of offenses involving injuries to someone else, you will need to make sure you have legal representation as you defend against a conviction. Noorishad Law, P.C. understands the best defense strategies to use in these cases, and our lawyer can help you address accusations, prove your innocence, and avoid long-term penalties.

Drug Crimes

Drug possession is the most common drug crime in Virginia. Even having a small amount of an illicit substance for personal use can be a felony offense, depending on the schedule of the substance and whether you have prior convictions. You could face charges of drug trafficking for bringing controlled substances into the state, even if you were only caught with a relatively small quantity. Drug distribution refers to any means of providing an illegal substance to another person. This charge encompasses everything from habitually selling drugs on a street corner to sharing a single prescription pill with someone.

With legal representation from Attorney Noorishad, you can address drug charges and defend against a conviction. We can help you determine the approach to take during your case, which may include challenging unlawful searches or demonstrating that you did not knowingly possess controlled substances. We will work to protect your rights throughout your case.

DUI and Traffic Crimes

When you are charged with a DUI or another traffic crime, your driving privileges may be at stake, or you may face more serious penalties. Although reckless driving and speeding are not ordinarily considered serious crimes, they can have serious consequences. Our lawyer can help you determine the best steps to take to avoid a DUI conviction or defend against other types of traffic charges. We will work to protect your license and your freedom.

Sex Crimes

Being convicted of a sex crime can impact you for the rest of your life. The mere accusation of rape or sexual battery can damage your reputation. If you are accused of a sex offense that involves children, such as child pornography or sexual abuse of a minor, you are in even greater jeopardy. Fighting back with the help of an experienced attorney is critical to protect your rights and reputation. Our lawyer will work to demonstrate that you did not commit the offense in question, and we will fight to prevent you from being convicted and required to register as a sex offender.

Contact Our McLean Criminal Defense Lawyer

Noorishad Law, P.C. is committed to providing every client with zealous representation. Aggressive Kaveh Noorishad is results-driven and client-focused, and he can provide the effective legal representation you need to address criminal charges and minimize the impact that they will have on your life. Contact our McLean, VA criminal defense attorney at 703-542-4500 for a free consultation.