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Vermont Civil and Criminal DUI

Most DUIs in Vermont have two components: a DUI civil and a DUI criminal. Both cases are handled at the same court, Learn More

What are my obligations if I am in a car accident in Vermont?

If you are in a car accident in Vermont and any property is damaged or someone is injured you must immediately stop Learn More

What are conditions of release in Vermont?

Criminal conditions of release are a combination of rules imposed on a defendant by the Court. In other words, the judge outlines Learn More

Can I Get a DUI in Vermont on a Snowmobile or ATV?

People often ask me if they can get a DUI while driving an ATV or Snowmobile in Vermont. The answer is clear: Learn More

What is Cash Bail?

Cash bail in Vermont is either a secured amount of money or actual money that must be paid to allow a criminal Learn More

Vermont DUIs – When are DUIs Most Common?

Vermont DUIs tend to peak around major Holidays. During the holidays, the number of travelers on our nation’s roads peaks as friends Learn More

Pre-Trial Motions in Criminal Defense

After your arraignment and “before a criminal case goes to trial, the prosecutor and the defense team usually appear before a criminal Learn More

What is Exculpatory Evidence in Vermont?

Exculpatory evidence is evidence favorable to the defendant in a Vermont criminal trial that exonerates or tends to exonerate the defendant of guilt. Learn More

Vermont DUI During the Holiday Season

The holidays are full of snow and cozy cheer in Vermont. DUI enforcement is also enhanced during the holiday season. Vermont, like Learn More

I have a Texas license but I got a DUI in Vermont

If you have a Texas driver’s license but are charged with a DUI in Vermont you should contact an experienced DUI attorney. Learn More

Underage DUI

Underage DUI in Vermont is an adult crime in Vermont, but it may be removed to juvenile court. The Vermont legislature recently Learn More

What are Plea Negotiations?

In Vermont criminal law plea negotiations are common. Plea negotiations are the offer and counteroffers made back and forth between the criminal Learn More

What if I am a Vermont Defendant and Do Not Speak English?

If you are a Vermont Defendant and do not speak English, the Vermont criminal courts offer interpreter services for any individual who needs Learn More

What will happen at my arraignment?

An arraignment in Vermont criminal court is a defendant’s first appearance. It is a constitutionally mandated opportunity for a Vermont criminal defendant Learn More

Public Defense in Vermont

Public defense services in Vermont are provided through the Office of The Defender General. The Defender General began providing services to Vermont Learn More

Violation of Conditions of Release in Vermont

A violation of conditions of release can have serious consequences in Vermont. A defendant who is caught violating conditions of release may Learn More

What will happen when I go to court?

When you go to court for your initial appearance it is called an arraignment. An arraignment in Vermont criminal court is a Learn More

Furlough in Vermont

When a criminal defendant is convicted and sentenced in Vermont he or she may be given a suspended jail sentence in exchange Learn More

Civil and Criminal DUI

Most DUIs in Vermont have two components: a DUI civil and a DUI criminal. Both cases are handled at the same court, Learn More

LSA

In Vermont you can be charged for LSA (leaving the scene of accident) if you do not stop and provide your name, Learn More

DNA Evidence

DNA Evidence is often used in Vermont criminal cases. It is a piece of the evidence puzzle. An interesting article on how Learn More

DUI Process in Vermont

The Vermont DUI process begins with a stop or encounter with law enforcement and can end in a conviction for DUI. At Learn More

Jail Phone Calls

Unless you are on a secure attorney line, you should assume jail phone calls are being recorded. Jail phone calls are not Learn More

Insanity Defense

Vermont recognizes the insanity defense. The following article written by Cornell Law School summarizes the concept succinctly. Insanity defense Overview The insanity Learn More

Miranda Warnings

We often speak of Miranda warnings, but it’s a bit tricky to understand what they are and what they protect. What does Learn More

DUI & Standard Field Sobriety Tests

Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are generally conducted roadside during a Vermont DUI investigation. Most DUI investigations begin with a motor vehicle Learn More

What is a Plea Offer?

A plea offer or plea deal is an agreement by the prosecutor in a criminal case to resolve a defendant’s case for Learn More

Vermont Civil DUI: Notice of Intent to Suspend

The Notice of Intent to Suspend is a critical document in Vermont civil DUI practice. Vermont civil DUI law requires a driver Learn More

What is a preliminary breath test?

A preliminary breath test (pbt) is a handheld breath alcohol testing device used by law enforcement in Vermont. Preliminary breath tests are Learn More

Home Detention

Home detention is a pretrial option that allows a defendant awaiting trial to be in the custody of the Department of Corrections Learn More

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