McLean, VA Sex Crimes Lawyer

Results-Driven Criminal Defense Attorney Defending Against Sex Crime Allegations in McLean, Virginia

Sex crimes are treated harshly in the criminal justice system and by society as a whole. No other type of offense carries quite the same weight. While people who commit violent crimes are often looked down on, they are not forced onto a public registry like sex offenders. Employers may overlook a drug offense if the person is in recovery. Landlords may not care if their residents drove recklessly or drove while impaired. However, almost no one is willing to overlook a sex offense, especially if the offense involved children or was assaultive in nature.

Many convicted sex offenders struggle with social isolation and rejection on top of legal consequences. Although everyone is supposed to be presumed innocent until proven guilty, when you are accused of a sex crime, you may be treated as if you have already been convicted. These crimes are so serious that even a mere accusation can have major repercussions. In these situations, you need a strong attorney on your side who will defend your rights and work to prevent a criminal conviction.

At Noorishad Law, P.C., we do everything we can to make the impossible possible in criminal cases. Experienced McLean, VA sex crimes lawyer Kaveh Noorishad takes on even seemingly unwinnable cases with confidence. He has been recognized for his outstanding work in criminal defense by reputable professional organizations like the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys and the National Trial Lawyers.

When defending against sex crime accusations, it is important to choose an attorney who is ready to zealously defend you in court. Attorney Noorishad will prepare a defense strategy based on the facts and circumstances of your case while focusing on your needs and priorities. He will work to protect your reputation while fighting to have your case dismissed or secure an acquittal.

Defending a Rape Case

In Virginia, rape involves having sexual intercourse with a victim without their consent. In addition to rape charges involving intercourse, some situations may lead to charges of object sexual penetration. If you have been charged with rape, it likely means that the state believes it has substantial evidence of your guilt. In these cases, our attorney may use defense strategies such as:

• Showing Consent: In cases where there is proof that the act of intercourse occurred, showing that you had the victim's consent may be your strongest option for defense.
• Showing a Lack of Force, Threat, or Intimidation: Unless the victim was physically helpless or mentally incapacitated, the state must prove that you used actual force, threatened to use force, or intimidated the victim. Our lawyer can demonstrate that there is a lack of evidence that you engaged in illegal activity.

Understanding Sexual Assault and Battery Charges

While rape involves sexual penetration, sexual battery only requires the mere touching of another person's intimate body parts. This offense can be charged as a misdemeanor, but felony charges may apply if there are aggravating circumstances. You may be charged with this offense if you are accused of touching another person's intimate body parts without consent, forcing the victim to touch your intimate body parts, or forcing a victim to touch another person's intimate body parts.

Many of the defenses that may be used against rape charges will also apply to sexual assault or sexual battery accusations. Our lawyer will work with you to demonstrate that you had consent to engage in the activity in question, or he may take steps to show that there is a lack of evidence or that the accusations were based on a mistaken identity.

Responding to Child Pornography Charges

Possessing sexually explicit images or videos depicting minors is a felony offense in Virginia. While there is no mandatory minimum sentence for possession of child pornography alone, courts are likely to impose significant jail time for people who are convicted of sex offenses involving children. Your case will be even more serious if you have been accused of producing or distributing child pornography. To address these charges and help you avoid a conviction, our attorney may use defense strategies such as:

• Showing a Lack of Knowledge of Possession: If the illicit materials were found on a device that other people had access to, our lawyer may argue that you did not know the materials were there or did not have access to them.
• Arguing Lack of a Sexual Purpose: If the images or videos are not sexually explicit, or if you have a valid legal reason to possess them for medical, law enforcement, or legitimate academic purposes, you may have a strong defense.

Because of the serious nature of child pornography offenses, a strong defense against these charges is crucial. Our attorney will work with you to demonstrate that you did not commit the crime in question, and he will fight to prevent a conviction that could label you as a child sex offender.

Contact Our McLean, VA Sex Crimes Attorney

Noorishad Law, P.C. is dedicated to providing outstanding criminal defense services to people accused of sex crimes and other offenses. Aggressive McLean sex offenses lawyer Kaveh Noorishad offers the same zealous representation to each client, regardless of what he or she has been accused of. Contact us at 703-542-4500 for a complimentary consultation.