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State of Missouri v. Stephen Christopher Whitfield
Date: 08-20-2024
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Judge: James Kanatzar
Court: Circuit Court, Jackson County, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jackson County Missouri District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Whitfield was charged with ten offenses involving two separate victims.
Regarding Victim 1, Whitfield was charged with two counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree, three counts of child molestation in the first degree, and two counts of statutory rape in the first degree. Regarding Victim 2, Whitfield was charged with two counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree and one count of sexual misconduct involving a child by indecent exposure.
A jury trial began in November of 2021. As part of the State's evidence, Victim 1 and Victim 2 each testified to instances of sexual abuse perpetrated by Whitfield.
The jury found Whitfield guilty of two counts of child molestation in the first degree and one count of sexual misconduct involving a child.[1] The jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the seven remaining counts, and a mistrial was declared on those seven counts.[2]
Whitfield was sentenced to twelve years on each of the child molestation convictions and three years on the sexual misconduct conviction, with the twelve-year sentences to run consecutively to each other and the three-year sentence to run concurrently. Whitfield now appeals to this court.
Kansas City, Missouri child molestation in the first-degree criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.
Whitfield was charged with ten offenses involving two separate victims.
Regarding Victim 1, Whitfield was charged with two counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree, three counts of child molestation in the first degree, and two counts of statutory rape in the first degree. Regarding Victim 2, Whitfield was charged with two counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree and one count of sexual misconduct involving a child by indecent exposure.
A jury trial began in November of 2021. As part of the State's evidence, Victim 1 and Victim 2 each testified to instances of sexual abuse perpetrated by Whitfield.
The jury found Whitfield guilty of two counts of child molestation in the first degree and one count of sexual misconduct involving a child.[1] The jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the seven remaining counts, and a mistrial was declared on those seven counts.[2]
Whitfield was sentenced to twelve years on each of the child molestation convictions and three years on the sexual misconduct conviction, with the twelve-year sentences to run consecutively to each other and the three-year sentence to run concurrently. Whitfield now appeals to this court.
Outcome:
Affirmed.
State v. Whitfield, WD86054 (Mo. App. Aug 20, 2024)
State v. Whitfield, WD86054 (Mo. App. Aug 20, 2024)
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Missouri v. Stephen Christopher Whitfield?
The outcome was: Affirmed. State v. Whitfield, WD86054 (Mo. App. Aug 20, 2024)
Which court heard State of Missouri v. Stephen Christopher Whitfield?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Jackson County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was James Kanatzar.
Who were the attorneys in State of Missouri v. Stephen Christopher Whitfield?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jackson County Missouri District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Missouri v. Stephen Christopher Whitfield decided?
This case was decided on August 20, 2024.