Wyler pre-trial postponed
 
By Tiffany DeMasters
tdemasters@thespectrum.com
 
ST. GEORGE - Wayland Wyler's new defense attorney asked the judge Wednesday afternoon for more time to review the case before rescheduling a pre-trial.

Defense attorney Alan Boyack is now representing 41-year-old Wyler in a case where he has been charged with two counts of sodomy of a child, both first-degree felonies.

"I've only recently came on board and there is a fair amount of investigation that needs to be done in a community that is sometimes difficult to obtain information," Boyack said.

He added he hasn't had the opportunity to review the transcript of the preliminary hearing and his private investigator hasn't had the opportunity to interview witnesses.

Senior Deputy Washington County Attorney Ryan Shaum said they anticipated the continuance.

"We just hope whatever investigation he (Boyack) needs gets done so we can get the trial reset so the alleged victim and family can move on with their lives," Shaum said.

He added it's their hope that they get cases through the system as fairly and quickly as possible.

"Some cases are more serious than others and do take more time to prepare," Shaum said.

A review hearing has been set for April 9 at 11 a.m.

Wyler also faces similar charges with the same alleged victim in Iron County.

Boyack said Wyler's trial in Iron County is set for June.
 
TheSpectrum.com
Originally published March 20, 2008
 
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