Fairfax, VA Criminal Defense Lawyer

Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney Representing Clients Accused of Felonies and Misdemeanors in Fairfax, Virginia

Being charged with any crime can have serious short- and long-term effects on your life. Depending on the seriousness of the offense you are charged with, you could be facing anything from the temporary hassle of being on probation for a few months to a lifetime behind bars. Some offenses carry specific consequences that other offenses do not. For example, a DUI conviction could mean losing your driving privileges, or a sexual battery conviction could mean being forced to register as a sex offender for many years.

Fortunately, you have the right to be represented by an attorney who can help you develop a defense strategy and avoid a criminal conviction. Arrests are often made even when the evidence is too weak to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Having strong legal representation can make a big difference in the outcome of your case.

Noorishad Law, P.C. believes that no case is hopeless or unwinnable. Experienced Fairfax County, VA criminal defense attorney Kaveh Noorishad will carefully review the facts and circumstances of your case to help identify the best possible defense strategies. He can take on even the most complex and challenging criminal cases involving serious offenses like sex crimes and homicide. When your freedom and future are at stake, you need the lawyer other lawyers hire. Attorney Noorishad has received recognition from organizations like Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers for the outstanding representation that he provides to clients who are facing criminal charges.

DUI Defense Strategies

An impaired driving arrest is often a person's first contact with the criminal justice system. However, repeat DUI charges are fairly common, especially for people who struggle with substance abuse. Common defenses in DUI cases include:

• Showing that field sobriety tests were unfair or unreliable
• Questioning the accuracy of blood or breath test results
• Proving that the traffic stop was unconstitutional

These defenses are available whether this is your first DUI or your third and whether you are charged with a felony or a misdemeanor. However, the stakes are much higher in felony DUI cases, such as those involving vehicular manslaughter or hit-and-run accidents with injuries. Regardless of the nature of DUI charges, legal representation from an experienced attorney is essential, and Noorishad Law, P.C. can provide the legal help you need.

Defenses to Possession-Based Crimes

Many criminal cases are based on the possession of illegal materials. Drug possession, firearm possession in a prohibited location or by a felon, and child pornography cases all have something in common: the state must be able to prove that you were knowingly in possession of the unlawful items. The defenses that our lawyer may use in possession cases may include:

• Lack of Knowledge: An illegal item may have been left in your home or car by someone else.
• Lack of Possession: In cases where multiple people had access to a vehicle, location, or device, it may be possible to show that you were not aware of illicit materials.
• Misidentified Contraband: The police may mistake other substances for drugs, or toy guns may be misidentified as firearms.

Violent Crimes Defense

In a simple assault and battery or domestic violence case, there may be little evidence to demonstrate what happened before the police arrived. On the other end of the violent crime spectrum, manslaughter and murder cases often involve extensive evidence. Defenses to violent crime accusations that our attorney may use include:

• Self-Defense: Police cannot always tell the aggressor from the victim, and they may arrest the wrong person.
• Lack of Evidence: There may not be enough evidence to support a conviction, especially in less serious cases where the alleged victim was not injured.

Defending a Sexual Assault Case

Rape and sexual battery accusations are extremely serious sex crimes. Defenses that our lawyer may use in these cases include:

• Attacking the alleged victim's credibility or character, calling the truthfulness of their statements into question
• Showing that the alleged victim consented (if the victim is an adult)
• Arguing that no force or intimidation was used
• Presenting evidence that the victim was not so intoxicated that they were helpless and unable to consent

A sex crime conviction can be life-altering. Fighting back with an attorney's help is critical.

Contact Our Fairfax, Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Noorishad Law, P.C. has the experience needed to provide effective representation for people who are facing criminal charges. Our aggressive Fairfax, VA criminal defense lawyer will work to secure the results you need. Contact us at 703-542-4500 to set up your free consultation.