Salcido Law Firm

$10,000

Environmental Protest / Disrupting Federal Auction

Tim DeChristopher was sentenced to two years in federal prison and a $10,000 fine for disrupting a federal oil and gas lease auction in 2008 as an environmental protest.

$500

Possessing Incendiary Devices / Criminal Mischief

Miss Riverton and three co-defendants received plea in abeyance agreements for charges related to throwing bottle bombs, reducing felony charges to misdemeanors.

$440

Misuse of Public Funds / Releasing Confidential Information

Teresa Bassett and Leah Carson pleaded guilty in connection with illegally releasing a list of illegal immigrants. Carson received a $440 fine and probation, while Bassett received community service and probation with suspended prison terms.

Obstruction of Justice (originally Aggravated Assault)

Ammon Karr, initially charged with aggravated assault in a murder case, successfully negotiated a plea to obstructing justice.

Drug Cases / Police Misconduct

Over 100 drug cases were dismissed due to widespread police misconduct within the West Valley City Police Department's Narcotics Unit, including improper evidence handling and illegal GPS use.

Murder reduced to Manslaughter, Robbery, Obstruction of Justice

William Chad Seager, initially charged with murder, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, robbery, and obstruction of justice, receiving a 30-year prison sentence.