Case Results

Over the course of his 28-year career, Louisville criminal defense lawyer William M. Butler has had great success ending cases before they really get started. He has attended interviews and worked with prosecutors in many cases, sometimes resulting in the best possible outcome for the client: no charges filed. Below are a few examples: Bank […]

Client was charged with Food Stamp Fraud at a grocery store and restaurant he operated. The Government put the loss at approximately $1.5 million. It believed the sentence should be 70-87 months. Result: After a trial which took place over a 2- week span, and involved several thousand pieces of discovery evidence, he was convicted. […]

Client had outstanding arrest warrant for Domestic Violence. Result: Warrant set aside and was not taken into custody, but instead released on conditions. Case is still pending.

Client was charged with multiple counts of wanton endangerment, evading the police and being a persistent felony offender. The Commonwealth’s offer was 10 years to serve. Two police officers positively identified the client at trial. Result: The first trial ended in hung jury 11-1 and the second trial ended in hung jury 7-5. The Commonwealth […]

Client was charged with one count of 18 U.S.C. §371 Conspiracy and one count of 42 U.S.C. §1973(i)(e) Vote Buying. Result: case dismissed by the Prosecutor after a three day federal trial. The three co-defendants pled guilty.

Client charged with vandalizing a cemetery and doing thousands of dollars worth of damage. Client confessed to police officers after being arrested and interrogated at the police station. Result: acquitted at trial after the police officer was cross examined on interrogation techniques and the defendant testified about his fear and nervousness when being interrogated.

Client fraudulently stole $452,000 from employer, and failed to pay income tax on the money taken. Faced with overwhelming proof, the client entered a guilty plea, and faced a United States Sentencing Guideline of 41 to 51 months. William Butler wrote a presentence memorandum and argued at sentencing that the Court should vary from the […]

Client charged with rape. 20 year old accused of giving alcohol to 17 year old at friend’s apartment, then raping her. Defense: She was not too intoxicated to give consent. Verdict: First trial ended in hung jury: 9 not guilty, 3 guilty. Second trial verdict not guilty. Client charged with Pornography granted shock probation. Client […]

Client indicted on 2 counts of armed robbery (Robbery I), each of which carried a mandatory minimum of a 10 year sentence, 1 count of possession of a dangerous weapon, 1 count fleeing or evading police, 1 count wanton endangerment. Result: All charges dismissed with the exception of wanton endangerment and fleeing or evading police. […]