Vermont DUI Attorneys – Defense Services
Defending DUIs in Vermont is part of our daily practice at Burke Law. In order to convict you of driving under the influence, the State is required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were intoxicated at the time you were operating your vehicle. The State typically has two types of evidence against you. The first is your performance on field sobriety tests. The second is your blood alcohol content (BAC) as measured either by a breath or blood sample. There are several ways to challenge the admissibility and accuracy of the State’s evidence. An experienced Burke Law DUI attorney can uncover where the State will have problems using this evidence against you to get you the best possible outcome for your case.
Going through a DUI arrest can be a frightening experience. Once you are released from custody for DUI in Vermont what should you do next? 1. Collect All the Paperwork from Your DUI Arrest. First, organize and collect all of the paperwork that you received from law enforcement. The documents Read more…
Most DUIs in Vermont have two components: a DUI civil and a DUI criminal. Both cases are handled at the same court, before the same judge, at the same time. Each case will have a distinct docket number and each case has different potential consequences. A civil DUI impacts your Read more…
People often ask me if they can get a DUI while driving an ATV or Snowmobile in Vermont. The answer is clear: yes, you can get a DUI in Vermont for operating a snowmobile or ATV while under the influence of alcohol. The Vermont DUI Statute says that “a person shall Read more…
Vermont DUIs tend to peak around major Holidays. During the holidays, the number of travelers on our nation’s roads peaks as friends and family gather to celebrate. As a result of holiday parties and gatherings, more drivers are impaired by alcohol, too. Enforcement of Vermont DUIs also increases during the Read more…
The holidays are full of snow and cozy cheer in Vermont. DUI enforcement is also enhanced during the holiday season. Vermont, like many states, devotes extra resources to DUI enforcement during the holiday season. DUI checkpoints are permitted in Vermont and the Governor’s Highway Safety Program provides grants to Read more…
If you have a Texas 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 Texas drivers who have Read more…
Underage DUI in Vermont is an adult crime in Vermont, but it may be removed to juvenile court. The Vermont legislature recently made juvenile court available up to age 22. In some counties, this means the criminal courts are sending DUIs to juvenile court or to diversion. This can be a Read more…
Most DUIs in Vermont have two components: a DUI civil and a DUI criminal. Both cases are handled at the same court, before the same judge, at the same time. Each case will have a distinct docket number and each case has different potential consequences. A civil DUI impacts your Read more…
The Vermont DUI process begins with a stop or encounter with law enforcement and can end in a conviction for DUI. At Burke Law, we want to ensure that you know your rights about the Vermont DUI process. Knowing your rights can help you protect infringement of your liberty in Read more…
Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are generally conducted roadside during a Vermont DUI investigation. Most DUI investigations begin with a motor vehicle stop based on reasonable suspicion of criminal activity or a motor vehicle violation. After purportedly observing indicia of intoxication (which may include admission to drinking by the operator, Read more…