A search warrant is a judicially authorized exception to the constitutional protection against government searches. A search warrant in Vermont may be issued only by a judicial officer upon request…
Potential clients often ask me when they should call a criminal defense attorney. It is difficult to find a point in time that is “too soon” to call. As soon…
Vermont sex crimes make up a large portion of our criminal defense work at Burke Law. Defendants often feel intimidated or ashamed to reach out to an attorney and discuss…
In some Vermont criminal cases an experienced criminal defense attorney can waive the defendant’s appearance at arraignment and resolve the case for a dismissal of the charge or a plea…
Vermont criminal courts do offer interpreter services for any individuals who do not speak English. All people have a right to access the programs and services of the Vermont courts.…
An affirmative defense to a Vermont criminal charge is a fact or set of facts other than those alleged by the plaintiff or prosecutor which, if proven by the defendant,…