McLean, VA Violent Crimes Attorney

Aggressive Attorney Representing Clients Accused of Assault, Domestic Violence, and Murder in McLean, Virginia

Violent crimes are never taken lightly in court. Even simple assaults and batteries that did not cause any bodily harm to the victim can carry penalties of up to a year of jail time and a $2,500 fine. Courts have a tendency to focus heavily on what the victim or their surviving family members want rather than being truly fair to the defendant. This can lead to harsh penalties even for relatively minor offenses.

For more serious violent crimes like murder and manslaughter, the potential sentences can increase significantly. Being convicted of a violent offense can interfere with the rest of your life. There is a stigma attached to being a violent offender. Any time you are put through a background check, you are likely to be denied an opportunity.

You can protect your future by fighting back against violent crime charges with the help of an attorney. You may have been defending yourself, or you could have been mistakenly arrested based on the alleged victim's words alone. At Noorishad Law, P.C., our lawyer can identify the best defenses to use in your case while advocating for your rights throughout the legal process.

Attorney Kaveh Noorishad believes that very few cases are truly unwinnable. He is skilled in managing even the most complex and difficult assault, battery, domestic violence, manslaughter, and murder cases. He is highly results-driven, and he will do all he can to secure a favorable outcome in your case.

Assault and Battery

Misdemeanor assault and battery charges may seem like minor offenses, but they can still be very serious. These offenses can carry up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine. If there were any aggravating factors, you might be facing harsh mandatory minimum sentencing. For example, if your offense is deemed a hate crime, there is a mandatory minimum jail sentence of six months, 30 days of which must be served.

The victim does not need to be injured for you to be charged with battery. Any insulting or offensive touching can support a battery charge. You can be charged with assault for attempting to commit battery or for making the victim think you were going to batter them. If the victim was injured, you may be charged with a felony. Because of the potential penalties, you will need a strong defense against allegations of assault and battery. Our lawyer can help you respond to these accusations, demonstrate that you acted legally, and fight to prevent a conviction.

Domestic Violence

Allegations of assault against a family or household member are more serious than ordinary assault or battery charges. You might be charged with domestic violence if the alleged victim was your close family member, co-parent, spouse, former spouse, or someone you lived with in the past year. Virginia law sometimes uses the term "family abuse" rather than domestic violence. Our attorney can help you address these accusations, respond to orders of protection, and demonstrate that you have been falsely accused. We will fight to protect your rights while minimizing the ways you and your family will be affected by these allegations.

Strangulation/Suffocation

Assault and battery or domestic violence charges can be more serious if you are accused of attempting strangulation or suffocation. Cutting off someone's airflow or the flow of blood to the brain can result in brain damage or other serious injuries, and courts take these accusations seriously. You could be charged with a felony offense, and increased penalties may apply if you are convicted. Noorishad Law, P.C. can help address these charges and defend against claims that you attempted to strangle or suffocate a family member or another party. We will fight to prevent a conviction and minimize the ways your life may be affected.

Abduction and Kidnapping

Holding someone against their will or otherwise depriving them of their personal liberty could lead to charges of abduction or kidnapping. While these charges may involve the abduction of adults, including in situations where people are forced to perform labor through intimidation or threats, they will be more serious in cases involving the kidnapping of minors. Parents may even face charges of kidnapping their own children if they refuse to follow child custody orders. Our lawyer can address these accusations, working with you to demonstrate that you were following a child custody agreement, that you did not intend to keep a child or another person against their will, or that the allegations against you are false.

Manslaughter and Murder

Murder and manslaughter are two of the most serious offenses you can be charged with. Murder is broken down into capital murder, first-degree murder, and second-degree murder. Capital murder is the most serious. It involves an intentional and deliberate killing plus aggravating factors such as killing a woman the defendant knew was pregnant or killing the victim while carrying out a robbery, sex crime, or major drug crime.

First-degree murder may be charged when the case does not rise to the level of capital murder but still involves a premeditated killing or special circumstances like poisoning, lying in wait, or killing while committing another serious felony. Second-degree murder includes all other types of murder.

Manslaughter is divided into involuntary and voluntary manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter involves killing someone during mutual combat or in response to substantial provocation. It can be thought of as a murder committed in the heat of passion. Involuntary manslaughter may be charged when the killing was unintentional but was caused by reckless conduct. Drunk drivers who cause a crash that leaves someone dead may be charged with a form of involuntary manslaughter.

Because of the severe penalties that may apply if you are convicted of an offense involving someone else's death, you will need to take the right steps to address accusations of murder or manslaughter and defend against a conviction. Our attorney will gather the evidence needed to demonstrate your innocence, and we will fight to protect your rights and make sure you are treated fairly during your case.

Contact Our McLean Violent Crimes Attorney

When you are facing charges involving crimes of violence, Noorishad Law, P.C. will strive to employ the best possible defense strategy in your case. Kaveh Noorishad is highly rated for client satisfaction, and he has been recognized for his outstanding work in criminal cases by reputable professional organizations like Super Lawyers and the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys. Contact our McLean, VA violent crimes defense lawyer at 703-542-4500 to arrange your free consultation.