Falls Church, VA Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Protecting Clients Accused of Sex Crimes, DUI, and More in Falls Church, Virginia

Virginia takes a notoriously harsh approach when enforcing its criminal laws. While many states leave sentencing largely to the discretion of the court, Virginia imposes mandatory minimum sentences in many cases. This means that certain types of criminal convictions may cause you to be sent to jail or prison to serve a minimum amount of time. Many felonies and some misdemeanors come with mandatory minimums. Serving even a short amount of time can disrupt your life. Fortunately, there are ways of fighting back against these penalties.

You have options when you have been charged with a crime. Your attorney can take steps to have your case dismissed if the evidence is weak, or they may go to trial and fight for an acquittal. Noorishad Law, P.C. will help you choose the best option. Our experienced Falls Church criminal defense lawyer will stand up for your rights and strive to get you the outcome you need. He has been named one of the top 10 criminal defense attorneys in Virginia for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys. By taking on a limited number of cases, Attorney Noorishad ensures that all clients receive the individualized attention they deserve.

Strong Legal Representation in Serious Felony Cases

Felonies are, by definition, serious crimes. A felony offense carries more than a year of time in prison upon conviction. Becoming a felon can have a serious impact on your life. Many companies do not hire felons, and many landlords do not rent to felons. If you have minor children, you may no longer pass the background check you would need to coach their sports teams or chaperone their field trips.

Felony offenses that Noorishad Law, P.C. can help with include:

• Aggravated DUI: You might be charged with a felony DUI if this is your third offense within 10 years or if you allegedly caused an accident that injured someone.
• Rape: Having sexual intercourse with a nonconsenting victim by means of force, threat of force, intimidation, or exploiting the victim's helplessness is one of the most serious sex crimes.
• Drug Trafficking and Distribution: Allegations of bringing illicit drugs into Virginia or selling or delivering illicit substances can lead to felony drug charges.
• Felony Property Crimes: Theft of property worth more than $1,000, burglary, and robbery are felony offenses. Robbery can also be considered a violent crime.
• Child Pornography: Possession, distribution, or production of child pornography is a serious felony sex offense.
• Manslaughter and Murder: Crimes involving the death of another person are among the most serious offenses, and a conviction could lead to a life sentence.

Help With Misdemeanor Criminal Charges

Although misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, they can still lead to consequences like jail time, probation, and trouble with background checks in the future. Misdemeanor offenses that Attorney Noorishad can help with include:

• DUI: First and second DUI charges are normally misdemeanors. However, a DUI conviction can result in the loss of driving privileges and other serious penalties.
• Assault and Battery: Battery is the crime of making physical contact with another person in a harmful or offensive way, while assault means causing the victim to reasonably believe that they will suffer battery.
• Sexual Battery: While this offense can be charged as a felony in some cases, it is most often a misdemeanor. Sexual battery refers to the nonconsensual touching of intimate body parts by force, threat of force, or intimidation.
• Reckless Driving: Operating a vehicle in a way that puts people or property around you in danger can result in misdemeanor charges.
• Theft Under $1,000: Taking unattended property worth less than $1,000 is normally a misdemeanor offense.

Contact Our Falls Church Criminal Defense Lawyer

Noorishad Law, P.C. is committed to developing strong defense strategies in criminal cases. Aggressive criminal defense attorney Kaveh Noorishad will do all he can to secure the outcome you need. Contact our office by calling 703-542-4500 to set up a free consultation.