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Phone: (314) 735-0130

Address: 222 S Central Ave Ste 804, Saint Louis, MO 63105

Website: http://www.saintlouiscriminallawyer.com

Whiteley Law Firm, LLC

Family Law

Divorce
Child Support
In these troubled financial times, many people find it difficult to pay the debts necessary to sustain a day-to-day existence. This task becomes nearly impossible when there is an additional obligation to provide child support.
Paternity
Child Abuse
A violent crime is one in which force or threatened force is used against victims. Violence against the victim, as in murder, may be the main intent or violence may be used to commit some other criminal offense, as in armed robbery. Included in violent crimes are child abuse, sexual abuse, assault and battery, aggravated assault, sexual assault, aggravated battery, domestic violence, murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery.

Criminal Law

Criminal Defense
The criminal justice system can be a cold and indifferent area with laws, protocol, and procedures which you don't fully understand. The prosecutor, judge, and other court personnel may have little understanding of you, your background, or your side of the story. That is why you need an experienced and skilled attorney, acting as your advocate throughout the criminal justice process, standing by your side during any criminal investigative questioning, ensuring that your rights are protected both in and out of the courtroom, and that you receive fair treatment. When it comes to criminal defense, you will want an attorney who has the knowledge, legal ability, and determination to help you obtain the best results, whether you are facing a traffic offense or a federal crime.
DUI/DWI
While it is commonly referred to as "drunk driving," that phrase is inaccurate since a person can be charged with and convicted of driving while intoxicated even though they were not "drunk" at all. In Missouri, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration at or above.08. This limit is even lower for those with commercial driver licenses and drivers below the age of 21. Driving while intoxicated, known as DWI, is prosecuted when the State believes the driver was intoxicated with alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. However, in the State of Missouri the law also prohibits a person from driving under the influence of drugs, which is commonly referred to as a DUI. The drugs may be prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, illegal prescriptions, or illegal street drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and other controlled substances.
Traffic Violations
In all of these cases, you will need a dedicated traffic ticket attorney on your side who will fight the charges against you with a determined and skilled effort and an aggressive approach. At the Whiteley Law Firm, you can depend on the commitment and legal skills of a St. Louis traffic violation lawyer who has handled hundreds of traffic violations and criminal cases throughout his career. Attorney Kevin Whiteley understands how important your traffic ticket may be to you and offers personal service that is a cut above the norm.
Sex Crimes
Even if you have been arrested and charged with a sex crime, you are guaranteed certain rights under the Constitution. In order to preserve and enforce these rights, to fight for your reputation and your freedom, and to minimize the negative consequences of sex crime charges, you should retain the services of a St. Louis sex crimes lawyer at our firm as soon as possible.
Fraud
Activities involving illegal drugs and controlled substances, such as marijuana, crack, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, steroids, unauthorized prescription drugs, and more are violations of state and federal laws. These drugs crimes range from simple possession of marijuana to drug dealing activities, such as sales, distribution, importation, transportation, cultivation, manufacture, and trafficking. They also include possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia, such as pipes, bongs, and more as well as the possession and use of precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of such controlled substances as methamphetamines. Furthermore, it is illegal to engage in prescription fraud or the unauthorized procurement or distribution of medical drugs, such as Vicodin, Percocet, OxyContin, Xanax, and other painkillers or narcotics. If you are found to be involved with others in any type of drug activity, you may find yourself facing conspiracy charges as well.
Robbery
Theft crimes involve stealing goods, property, or services which you haven't purchased. These crimes can range from petty theft, such as shoplifting to burglary, auto theft, and armed robbery. Depending on what and how much was stolen and the manner in which it was taken, you may be charged with a misdemeanor or felony. Having experienced legal representation is vital. Read more about theft crimes here.
Burglary
Theft crimes include shoplifting, grand theft, burglary, robbery, auto theft, embezzlement, forgery, writing bad checks, identity theft, fraud involving credit card or debit card use, dealing in stolen property, and more. Misdemeanor theft involves stealing goods or services that are valued at less than $500. Stealing goods or services valued at more than $500 will result in a felony charge. Stealing goods or services valued above $25,000 is a more serious felony. Charges can be enhanced when prior convictions have occurred.
White Collar Crimes
In any type of white collar crime, your future may be severely hampered and restricted if you are convicted. Such a criminal conviction can make it difficult to find employment, housing, or be eligible for professional licenses as well as involve jail or prison sentences, heavy fines, restitution payment with interest to victims, and probation.
Theft
Misdemeanors
Missouri law currently allows individuals to petition the courts for the removal of information from their criminal records. However, outside of some very unique situations, this relief is permitted only for arrests, convictions for driving while intoxicated, convictions for being a minor in possession of alcohol, factually unique convictions for criminal nonsupport, and, with some recent amendments, certain non-violent felony and misdemeanor convictions.
Embezzlement
White collar crimes also include such activities as identity theft, embezzlement, forgery, counterfeiting, money laundering, racketeering, investment scams and schemes, blackmail, public corruption, internet fraud and scams, bribery, extortion, insider trading, tax evasion, and more. Where these crimes cross state lines and involve many victims, they may be investigated and prosecuted by the FBI or other federal agencies.
Drug Crimes
If you are convicted of a federal drug crime, you will be subject to severe federal sentencing guidelines. Whether at the state or federal level, you may be facing jail or prison time, heavy fines, drug abuse education or treatment, and probation. You will also have to face the future with a drug conviction on your record, which can seriously hamper job opportunities, career advancement, the ability to qualify for professional licenses, and more.
Assault
Case Dismissed. Immigrant client was charged with domestic assault third degree after police received information regarding client's alleged physical abuse of his fiance. Because of client's immigration status, a plea or finding of guilt would have likely resulted in client's deporation. Given a unique set of circumstances, Kevin Whiteley was able to obtain a complete dismissal of the case by the prosecutor.
Murder
Probation Violation
If you are convicted of a parole or probation violation, you may be punished by having your probation revoked or extended, being incarcerated in jail or prison, slapped with heavy fines, sentenced to community service, a rehabilitation program, have additional conditions placed on your current probation, or face other court-mandated penalties.
Identity Theft
Internet crimes include computer hacking and intrusion, password trafficking, spam, phishing, child pornography and exploitation, various forms of internet fraud, internet harassment, internet bomb threats, trafficking in explosive devices over the internet, identity theft, sexual predator operations against minors using the internet, internet scams, and more. If you access or use a computer system without proper authorization, add or alter information, falsely use a domain name, or tamper with, disrupt, or destroy a system, you may also be charged with an internet or computer crime.
Shoplifting
Theft crimes run the gamut from a shoplifting misdemeanor to a felony charge involving armed robbery. Depending on the facts of your case, you may be facing a state or federal prosecutor in connection with theft charges. Either way, you will want a strong legal defense and the support and guidance of a skilled attorney. St. Louis criminal defense attorney Kevin Whiteley of the Whiteley Law Firm has the outstanding qualifications and abilities to supply that level of legal representation. Because he focuses his practice on criminal defense and has a strong background in law enforcement as well as hundreds of criminal cases under his belt, he is a top choice in your search for committed legal assistance. He can represent you at both the state and federal level and will be by your side throughout every phase of the legal process, providing the personal service that sets him apart.
Forgery
More than 100 categories of crimes are encompassed by federal law. These crimes vary widely, from espionage and terrorism to various types of fraud, such as mail fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, investment fraud, and more, to child pornography, kidnapping, forgery, counterfeiting, money laundering, public corruption, drug trafficking, computer crimes, identity theft, bank robbery, art theft, antitrust, organized crime activities, and more. Federal judges generally adhere to the federal sentencing guidelines which result in mandatory prison terms.
Money Laundering
Kidnapping
Internet Crimes
Contact a St. Louis internet crimes attorney at the firm today if you have been charged with or are being investigated for internet crimes.
Prostitution
Charge Amended. During a prostitution sting operation in St. Louis County, client was arrested and charged with the municipal offense of patronizing prostitution. Although the prosecutor offered probation, client needed to avoid the stigma of a plea to a prostitution-related charge in order to maintain his standing in the community. Despite overwhelming evidence, Kevin Whiteley was able to negotiate the charge to peace disturbance with a fine.
Extortion

Business and Corporate Law

Business Formation
Mr. Whiteley is the founder of the law firm and practices in all areas of criminal law in both state and federal court. He also practices in the areas of contracts, real estate, business formation and litigation, domestic relations, and appellate law.
Antitrust

Property Law

Property Damage
Nearly everyone at some time in his or her driving career receives a traffic ticket. Even drivers who consider themselves attentive and respectful of traffic laws make occasional mistakes or miscalculations which can end up in a traffic ticket which has stiff fines, can adversely affect their auto insurance, and add points to their driving record. Habitual offenders may find themselves facing more serious consequences when the result of too many tickets ends up in a license suspension. Those who commit serious traffic offenses, such as driving with a suspended license, causing injury or property damage due to a negligence-based accident, or driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol may find themselves facing serious criminal charges with severe penalties. Because your driving privileges impact your ability to work and care for yourself and your family, you may wish to fight any traffic violations to avoid the negative consequences.

Health Law

Personal Injury
Common traffic violations include speeding, failing to stop at a stop sign or traffic signal, improper lane changes, tailgating, failure to yield, failure to use turn signals, failure to register a vehicle, driving without insurance, careleess and imprudent driving, reckless driving, drag racing or hot rodding, and more serious offenses such as drunk or drug-impaired driving, driving with a suspended or revoked license, or leaving the scene of an accident. While most traffic offenses are considered infractions, and thus do not result in anything more than the imposition of a fine, should the traffic violation cause either a personal injury or property damage, more serious charges, such as a felony or misdemeanor, could occur, which carry the possibility of a jail sentence.

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