If a criminal defendant wants a new trial there are criteria for eligibility. The criteria are described in Vermont Rule of Criminal Procedure 33. The Rule states: The court on motion of a defendant may grant a new trial to the defendent if required in the interests of justice. If Read more…
Probable cause principles are vital to understanding Vermont criminal defense. To establish probable cause, “police officers must be able to point to objective circumstances leading them to believe that a suspect committed a crime. A police officer can’t establish probable cause by saying only something like, “I just had a Read more…
A violation of conditions of release can have serious consequences in Vermont. A defendant who is caught violating conditions of release may be held in custody until his trial. Criminal defendants in Vermont are often released pending trial on conditions of release. Conditions of release are a set of court Read more…
Bail in Vermont is either a secured or unsecured amount of money that must be paid (or promised to be paid) to allow a criminal defendant to be released from jail while awaiting trial. A bail bond is money or some form of property that is deposited to the court Read more…
An arraignment in Vermont criminal court is a defendant’s first appearance. It is a constitutionally mandated opportunity for a Vermont criminal defendant to be told what his charges are and be given an outline of the evidence against him (typically provided in the form of sworn affidavits from law enforcement Read more…
If you are convicted of DUI in Vermont the consequences of a conviction may vary based on whether you have ever been convicted of DUI in the past (in any state), whether or not you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), whether or not you refused an evidentiary test, and Read more…
If you have a New Jersey driver’s license but are charged with a DUI in Vermont you should contact an experienced DUI attorney. We can review your case and help you to understand your options and prepare your best defense. At Burke Law we have successfully represented hundreds of New Read more…
A criminal defense consultation is the initial meeting between a potential criminal defense client and his attorney. The experienced attorneys at Burke Law have worked with thousands of criminal defense clients and will work with you from the consultation forward to create a strategic plan to defend you. Criminal defense Read more…
A Vermont DUI typically begins with a traffic stop and lead to an exit order. You must comply with this order. You do not have to submit to standard field sobriety testing or a preliminary breath. For more information about your Vermont DUI investigation rights read this blog post. For Read more…
Criminal conditions of release are a combination of rules imposed on a defendant by the Court. In other words, the judge outlines activities that you must do or must not do. This can occur before your arraignment, at your arraignment, or conditions of release can be modified later in the Read more…