In Vermont criminal law plea negotiations are common. Plea negotiations are the offer and counteroffers made back and forth between the criminal defendant and the prosecutor throughout the criminal process.…

If you are a Vermont Defendant and do not speak English, the Vermont criminal courts offer interpreter services for any individual who needs them. All people have a right to access…

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…

Public defense services in Vermont are provided through the Office of The Defender General. The Defender General began providing services to Vermont in 1972. The Defender General provides constitutionally required representation…

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…

When you go to court for your initial appearance it is called an arraignment. An arraignment in Vermont criminal court is a defendant’s first appearance. It is a constitutionally mandated…