Recent Jury Trials
Assault (Domestic Violence) - Not Guilty
Aggravated Sexual Assault - Not Guilty
Rape - Not Guilty
Forcible Sodomy - Not Guilty
Sexual Assault - Guilty After the trial, adult probation and parole had recommended prison. We believe that testimony brought to light during the trial was crucial in convincing the judge to sentence our client to less than 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. SELECTED Cases Settled by a Dismissal or Plea Deal
2nd-degree felony theft – Reduced to Misdemeanor, No Jail Time
State of Utah v. (name withheld) Client and her husband stole a twenty thousand dollar horse trailer from a small rural dealer by writing a fraudulent check after the banks had closed and then towed the trailer back to Texas. Charged with a second-degree felony, Tyler Williams secured a reduction in charges to a misdemeanor. The client paid a significantly reduced restitution that Attorney Tyler Williams successfully negotiated with the victim after driving two hours to meet with him in person. Her husband, who another attorney represented, went to prison. (Cashe County District Court, Logan Utah)
Wanton Destruction of Protected Wildlife
Mr. Birrell is accused of multiple felonies involving the wanton destruction of wildlife. (Salt Lake District Court)
Poaching ring killed at least 19 deer and two elk, officials suspect
United States v. S. H. – Probation
Copyright violations. The alleged pirated content involves software, movies, and music. (U.S. Federal District Court, District of Utah)
United States v. Silouangkhoth et al
The client has been accused of multiple counts of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Attorney Tyler Williams worked with the Federal Magistrate and prosecutors to allow him to release from jail and return to stay with his family out of state while awaiting trial. (U.S. Federal District Court, District of Utah)
Making False Statements to a Federal Official – Probation
The United States v. Lul Abdi. After 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. T. P. After an in-depth investigation, Attorney Tyler Williams was able to show inconsistencies in the victim’s testimony and secured a dismissal of the 1st-degree rape charge against my client a week before it was set to go to trial. (Salt Lake District Court)
DUI – Dismissed
Tooele County Utah v. M. After an in-depth investigation, Attorney Tyler Williams secured a dismissal of the DUI charge. (Tooele County Justice Court)
Rape 1st-Degree Felony – Dismissed
State of Utah v. A. 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. B. 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
The client shot a second elk by mistake and abandoned the corpse. The 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.)
Juvenile Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor
The 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
The client was accused of aggravated sexual abuse child, a first-degree felony. Charges were reduced to a misdemeanor that would keep him 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. L.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. B. 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. C. O., 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 a misdemeanor, the client avoided any jail time, court-supervised probation. (Salt Lake Third District Court).
Aiding Prostitution - Not Guilty.
North Salt Lake v. S. Charged with Aiding Prostitution, (North Salt Lake Justice Court)
6 Counts of 2d Degree Fraud. – Dismissed after 24 months
State of Utah v. A.B. A.B lost everything when his company went bankrupt during the recession. Years later, A.B 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 to allow A.B. to pay back 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. C.
Multiple Felonies – Client Released from Detention to His Parents Supervision.
State of Utah v. (Name withheld). 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. (Salt Lake Juvenile Court)
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 an attempt. (Third District, Salt Lake City). The 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. L. B. Charged with Theft by receiving stolen property and theft by deception. While reviewing the discovery, Tyler discovered mistakes made by the detective that resulted in all charges being dismissed.
Retail Theft – Dismissed after 12 months.
South Ogden City v. M. C. Shoplifting charges was dismissed when Tyler Williams was able to show prosecutors that the 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. T. W. Felony marijuana possession, thirty - five pounds reduced to a misdemeanor, the client avoided 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.
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. D. L. Felony heroin charge reduced to a misdemeanor. The 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 could get the charge reduced to simple assault (without a Domestic Violence Tag), enabling the client to keep her job in the healthcare industry. (Third District, Salt Lake City)
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Dismissed
United States v. (Name withheld) Tyler Williams defended the spouse of an airman caught with controlled substance on Hill Air Force Base. Tyler secured a plea-in-abeyance for the client.