Recent Jury Trials

  • Aggravated Sexual Assault - Not Guilty

  • Rape - Not Guilty

  • Forcible Sodomy - Not Guilty

  • Sexual Assault - Guilty After the trial adult probation and parol had recommended prison, we beleive that testemony that was brought to light during the trial was crucial in convincing the judge to sentence our client to less then a year in jail.

  • Assault - Charges dismissed on the day set for trial

  • Sexual Abuse of a Child - Guilty

  • Aggravated Kidnapping - Not Guilty

  • Aggravated Sexual Assault - Charges dismissed on the day set for trial

Notable Victories.  Cases Settled by a Dismissal or Plea Deal

Wanton Destruction of Protected Wildlife

Mr. Birrell is accused of multiple felonies involving the wanton destruction of wildlife.
Poaching ring killed at least 19 deer and two elk, officials suspect

United States v. Seth Hiat

Copyright violations. The alleged pirated content involves software, movies, and music.

United States v. Silouangkhoth et al

Client has been accused of multiple counts of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Attorney Tyler Williams worked with the Federal Magistrate and prosecutors in Davis County to allow him to release from jail and return to stay with his family out of state while awaiting trial.

Making False Statements to a Federal Official – Probation Only

United States v. Lul AbdiAfter much hard work, diligent investigation, numerous international calls, and successful negotiations with the FBI and the Justice Department, Criminal Defense Attorney Tyler Williams secured a rare downward departure from the Federal Sentencing guidelines during sentencing that allowed Ms. Abdi to avoid prison. (U.S. Federal District Court, District of Utah)

Salt Lake City shopkeeper gets probation for lying to FBI
Salt Lake shopkeeper, Somali leader pleads guilty to federal charges of lying to FBI

Drug Trafficking – Evidence Suppressed, All Charges Dismissed

Felony marijuana possession, Seventy- five pounds of Marijuana was found in Rental Car.  All Charges Dismissed. (Summit County District Court).

Rape 1st degree felony – Charges Dismissed.

State of Utah v. Travis P.  After an in-depth investigation, Attorney Tyler Williams was able to show inconsistencies in the victims testimony and  secured a dismissal the 1st degree rape charge against my client a week before it was set to go to trial.

DUI – Dismissed

Tooele County Utah v. Mueller After an in-depth investigation, Attorney Tyler Williams secured a dismissal the DUI charge.  (Tooele County Justice Court)

Rape 1st degree felony –  Dismissed

State of Utah v. Averitte Rape 1st degree felony.  After an in-depth investigation, Criminal Defense Attorney Tyler Williams secured a dismissal of all charges.  (West Jordan District Court)

Aggravated Assault – reduced to Misdemeanor.

State of Utah v. B. Baker Aggravated Assault 2nd degree felony,  Attorney Tyler Williams secured a dismissal of all charges.  (Salt Lake District Court)

Wanton Destruction of Protected Wildlife – Probation Only

 Client shot a second elk by mistake and abandoned the corpse.  Client was charged with multiple felonies involving the wanton destruction of wildlife. Attorney Tyler Williams secured a plea in abeyance for his client. (Wasatch County District Court, Heber City Utah.)

Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor - Guilty

Juvenile client was accused of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor. He was found guilty but Attorney Tyler Williams aided the client's family in securing his release to their custody in the State of Georgia and securing court ordered therapy, thereby avoiding long term detention or being sent to a foster home.

1st Degree Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child – Reduce to Class B Misdemeanor

Client was wrongly accused of aggravated sexual abuse child, a first degree felony.  Charges finally reduced to a misdemeanor that would keep Mr. Stevens off of the Sex Offender Registry. (Uintah County District Court, Vernal Utah)

Lewdness – Dismissed after 1 year

Client caught in a state of undress near a playground.  He was charged with Lewdness.  Attorney Tyler Williams secured a plea in abeyance for his client. (Taylorsville City Justice Court.)

Assaulting a Police Officer – Dismissed, Public Intoxication – Dismissed after 1 year

Salt Lake City v. Lori L Ms. L was charged with Assaulting a Police officer, Public Intoxication, and Disturbing the Peace.  Attorney Tyler Williams secured a plea in abeyance for his client. (Salt Lake City Justice Court)

Retail Theft – Dismissed after 1 year

Salt Lake City v. Bazemore Retail theft.  Criminal Defense attorney Tyler Williams secured a plea in abeyance for his client. (Salt Lake City Justice Court)

Aggravated Assault - Dismissed

State of Utah v. Casey Oaks, Criminal Defense Attorney Tyler Williams secured a dismissal of all charges (West Jordan, Third District Court).

Felony marijuana possession - Dismissed

State of Utah v. H.  Felony marijuana possession, 15 pounds reduced to misdemeanor, client avoided any jail time, court supervised probation. (Salt Lake Third District Court).

Aiding Prostitution - Not Guilty.

North Salt Lake v. Shakerifar Charged with Aiding Prostitution, (North Salt Lake Justice Court)

6 Counts of 2d Degree Fraud.  – Dismissed after 24 months

State of Utah v. A. Burns. Anthony lost everything when his company went bankrupt during the recession. Years later, Anthony was charged with nine felonies including; securities fraud, second degree theft, and patterns of unlawful activity. First, Tyler Williams had his bail reduced from $100,000 to $10,000. Then Tyler was able to negotiate a plea deal in which all charges were dismissed except for two, which were held in abeyance. Tyler Williams also arranged for a graduated payment plan that would allow Anthony to payback his former partners and graduate from med school. (Third District Court, Salt Lake City).

Aggravated Assault - Dismissed

Assault, all charges dismissed (Third District Court, West Jordan)

Retail Theft - Not Guilty.

City of Sandy v. M. Christensen

Multiple Felonies – Client Released from Detention to His Parents Supervision.

State of Utah v. (Name withheld, Salt Lake Juvenile Court). Minor, with a criminal history, was charged with, DUI, Escape from Official Custody, Damage to Place of Confinement, Assault on a Peace Officer, Failure to stop at Police Command, False ID, Shoplifting, Interfering with Arrest, and Alcohol Possession / Consumption. Tyler Williams was able to have most charges dismissed and secure the minor's release from Detention.

Sexual Exploitation of a Minor – Reduced to Attempted, No Jail Time.

State of Utah v. (Name withheld) Ten felony charges for sexual exploitation of a minor reduced to two counts for attempt. (Third District, Salt Lake City). Client was able to avoid any jail time and keep his job.

Aggravated Assault – Dismissed after 36 Months

Aggravated Assault charges dismissed when Tyler Williams investigated the case and was able to show to the prosecutor that Mr. Delgado acted in self defense.

Theft by Deception - Dismissed

Murray City v. Lauren B. Charged with Theft by receiving stolen property and Theft by deception, While reviewing discovery, Tyler discovered mistakes made by the detective that resulted all charges being dismissed.

3rd degree felony theft – No Jail Time.

State of Utah v. (name withheld) Charged with a second degree felony, Tyler Williams secured a reduction in charges to a misdemeanor, Client paid a reduced restitution Tyler successful negotiated with the victim. The change of plea was handled by affidavit so the client did not have to fly back to Utah from Florida.

Retail Theft – Dismissed after 12 months.

South Ogden City v. M. C. Shoplifting charges dismissed when it when Tyler Williams was able to show prosecutors that co-defendant took the stolen items. Ms. Crouch was able to graduate with her Masters and gain employment without the concern of a criminal record.

Felony marijuana possession – Reduced to Misdemeanor, No Jail Time

State of Utah v. Todd Webb Felony marijuana possession, thirty - five pounds reduced to misdemeanor, client avoided any jail time. (Salt Lake Third District Court). Tyler Williams was able to fight the State forfeiture proceedings and have Mr. Webb's Toyota Four Runner returned to him.

Unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon - Dismissed

Unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon charge dismissed. (Third District Court, West Jordan Department.)

Misdemeanor Drug Possession - Dismissed

Summit County.

Felony Heroin Possession – Reduced to Misdemeanor, No Jail Time

State of Utah v. Devin L. Felony heroin charge reduced to misdemeanor and client avoided further jail despite a lengthy criminal history with multiple felony convictions for the same offense. (Third District, Salt Lake City)

Aggravated Assault and Dom. Violence in the Presence of a Child – Reduced to Misdemeanor, No DV

State of Utah v. (Name Withheld) Tyler Williams defended a registered nurse charged with Aggravated Assault and Domestic Violence in the Presence of a Child. Tyler was able to get the charge reduced to simple assault (without a Domestic Violence Tag), enabling Melissa to keep her job in healthcare industry. (Third District, Salt Lake City)

Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Dismissed

United States v. (Name withheld) Tyler Williams defended spouse of a airman caught with controlled substance on Hill Air Force Base. Tyler secured a plea-in-abeyance for the client.