Fairfax, VA Sex Crimes Lawyer

Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney Presenting Powerful Defenses in Sex Crime Cases in Fairfax, Virginia

In cases involving allegations of rape or sexual assault, people often treat the accused as if they are guilty, regardless of the facts of the case or the credibility of the accuser. However, many people who are charged with sex crimes are found not guilty by a jury. The risk of innocent people being arrested and having their reputations destroyed is rarely addressed, but it is a serious concern.

The societal push to support victims can leave sex crime defendants in a very difficult position. The state is likely to pursue these cases aggressively due to the seriousness of the allegations. If you have been accused of a sex crime, you need an experienced defense lawyer who will stand up for your rights and help you fight back.

Experienced Fairfax, VA sex crimes attorney Kaveh Noorishad is the attorney other attorneys hire. Noorishad Law, P.C. has numerous five-star reviews, and we have been highly rated for client satisfaction. Attorney Noorishad sees no case as hopeless, and he will confidently take on even the toughest case. He has been recognized by organizations like Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers for his outstanding results in criminal cases.

Defenses Against Rape, Sexual Battery, and Other Sex Crimes

Sex crimes often involve allegations of nonconsensual sexual touching or penetration. There are numerous types of sex crimes in Virginia, including rape, sexual assault and battery, forcible sodomy, and object sexual penetration. Defending these cases can be challenging. There is often a heavy focus on the victim's rights rather than the rights of the accused. A few defense strategies Attorney Noorishad may recommend using include:

• Showing Consent: The state must be able to prove that sexual contact occurred without the victim's consent. If there is any evidence suggesting that the victim consented, your attorney will likely want to make it known. Questions of consent are common when the victim and defendant were in a romantic relationship when the alleged assault occurred.
• Questioning the Victim's Capacity: If you are accused of rape because the alleged victim was helpless or incapacitated, your attorney may defend you by questioning the state's assessment of the victim's capacity. This is a common issue in cases where the victim has consumed drugs or alcohol before engaging in sexual activity. Your attorney may show that the victim did in fact consent to sexual intercourse or other activities.
• Showing a Lack of Force: To convict you of a sex crime, the state generally must be able to prove that you used force, threatened to use force, or intimidated the victim. Our lawyer can help you demonstrate that you did not engage in these activities and did not force the victim to do anything against their will.

Defending a Child Pornography Case

Child pornography charges can be more complicated than they initially appear. A few strategies that may be used when defending against charges of possession or distribution of child pornography include:

• Arguing Lack of Knowledge: To be convicted, you must have known that you were in possession of child pornography. You are not guilty if, for example, you did not know that someone used your tablet to download illicit materials, and you were unaware that the device contained any illegal images or videos.
• Challenging Possession: Child pornography may sometimes be found on a device used by multiple people. It can be difficult for the state to prove which person was in possession of the illicit materials.
• Questioning the Sexual Nature of the Materials: To be deemed child pornography, the videos or images must depict an actual minor, and they must be sexually explicit in nature. This definition does not include images used for legitimate medical, academic, or law enforcement purposes or other images of children that are not sexual in nature.

Contact Our Fairfax, VA Sex Crimes Attorney

Noorishad Law, P.C. provides zealous representation to every client, regardless of the accusations he or she is facing. Skilled Fairfax, VA sex crimes defense lawyer Kaveh Noorishad will design the right defense strategy for you. Contact us at 703-542-4500 for a complimentary consultation.