McLean, VA Child Pornography Lawyer

Dedicated Lawyer Helping Defend Against Child Pornography Charges in McLean, Virginia

Being convicted of a sex crime against children can ruin your life. While some employers, landlords, and members of the community may be willing to look past a simple assault or drug possession conviction, few will be willing to associate with you if you have been convicted of a child pornography offense. If you have children of your own, accusations related to child pornography may affect the outcome of a child custody case, and divorce is common when one parent has been accused of a sex crime.

While the collateral consequences of a sex crime conviction can be harsh, the legal penalties can be harsher. You may be facing up to five years in prison for a first conviction of possession of child pornography, and you would be forced to register as a sex offender. The charges become more serious for subsequent offenses or in situations where you are accused of distributing child pornography. To defend against these harsh penalties, you need an attorney who can address sex crime charges and build a strong defense.

Noorishad Law, P.C. is very experienced in defending people who have been accused of serious sex crimes. Dedicated McLean, VA child pornography lawyer Kaveh Noorishad understands the impact this type of case can have on your life. He can help determine the defense strategies that may be used to resolve your case successfully and help you avoid criminal convictions.

To ensure that each client receives the individualized attention and time he or she deserves, Attorney Noorishad takes on a limited number of cases at a time. He has been recognized by organizations like Super Lawyers and the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys for his outstanding work in criminal cases. As a client, you will always have a direct line of communication with Attorney Noorishad so that you can reach him quickly any time you have questions or concerns.

Defending Against Child Pornography Charges in Virginia

There is a lot more to a child pornography case than you might expect. To convict you of child pornography possession, the state would have to prove:

• Possession: You must have had control over the device that contained the unlawful material, or you must have had access to physical images or videos. If the materials were on a shared device, it may not be clear who was in possession of the materials.
• Knowledge: You must have known about the presence of child sexual abuse material. This can be an issue if multiple members of your household have access to the device or physical location where the materials were found.
• The Nature of the Materials: The state will need to prove that the material in question is in fact child pornography. In Virginia, child pornography is defined as sexually explicit material featuring a minor. Even a drawing depicting a real, identifiable child can be considered child pornography. There is sometimes a question over whether an image or video is sexually explicit in nature. For example, medical images of children's genitalia used for legitimate academic purposes would not be considered child pornography.

Distribution and Production of Child Pornography

Allegations of distributing or creating child pornography can lead to extremely serious felony charges. If you have been accused of either offense, you could be facing a mandatory minimum sentence of at least five years in prison, with a much longer possible sentence if your case is particularly serious.

People who are accused of accessing child pornography online may be charged with distribution because of the way illicit materials are downloaded. Files that are sent over the internet may be accessible to others, and this could lead to accusations of both possession and distribution. People who are accused of producing child pornography can also be charged with rape or felony sexual battery. If convicted of these offenses, you will be required to register as a sex offender for a very long time, and possibly for the rest of your life.

To defend against charges of producing or distributing child pornography, it is important to work with an attorney who has a strong understanding of the legal standards involved in these cases and the technical details related to the collection of evidence. Our lawyer can help you demonstrate that you did not commit the offenses in question, and he will fight to prevent a sex crime conviction.

Contact Our McLean, VA Child Pornography Lawyer

Noorishad Law, P.C. offers zealous representation to clients accused of possessing, distributing, or producing of child pornography. Attorney Kaveh Noorishad will fight to defend your rights. Contact our McLean sex crimes defense lawyer at 703-542-4500 to schedule a free, confidential consultation.