Getting to Know Zachery Weight
Attorney Zachery Weight is a seasoned trial attorney at Burke Law who focuses his practice on criminal defense in Northern Vermont. Attorney Learn More
Attorney Zachery Weight is a seasoned trial attorney at Burke Law who focuses his practice on criminal defense in Northern Vermont. Attorney Learn More
Vermont criminal defense looks a little different these days, Burke Law is still providing free consultations over the phone and conducting emergency Learn More
Jess Burke founded Burke Law in 2011 after returning to Vermont after practicing law in Virginia, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Jess worked Learn More
UPDATE: In response to COVID-19 Burke Law is shifting its free consultations to phone consultations. Burke Law will be open throughout Learn More
When a criminal defendant is convicted and sentenced in Vermont he or she may be given a suspended jail sentence in exchange Learn More
On March 10, 2020, Attorney Jessica Burke won a jury trial for a client in Washington county. The client was acquitted of Learn More
Criminal conditions of release are a combination of rules imposed on a defendant by the Court. In other words, the judge outlines Learn More
Anyone charged with a crime in Vermont is entitled to a jury trial. Jury trials involve picking a jury from a pool Learn More
Probable cause in Vermont is a legal concept. Probable cause is required for DUI arrests. To be arrested for DUI, or any Learn More
What does Miranda protect in Vermont criminal defense? Miranda warnings are one of the most misunderstood concepts in Vermont criminal defense. Miranda Learn More
Burke Law is off to a successful 2020. So far our attorneys have achieved the following case results for our Vermont criminal Learn More
Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are generally conducted roadside during a Vermont DUI investigation. Most DUI investigations begin with a motor vehicle Learn More
DUIs in Vermont typically begin with a traffic stop. After the stop the law enforcement officer will ask or order you to Learn More
When can your vehicle be stopped by law enforcement in the state of Vermont? Your motor vehicle can be stopped in Vermont Learn More
If you lose your Vermont operator’s license due to a DUI suspension there are several steps you must take to reinstate your Learn More
Vermont DUI Statistics provide insight into Vermont DUI arrests and prosecutions. Vermont DUI Statistics follow the national trends; nearly 8 in Learn More
The Vermont DUI treatment court is a pilot program offered in Windsor county. Pursuant to the program’s website, DUI treatment court “is Learn More
Juvenile DUI in Vermont The Vermont legislature recently made juvenile court available up to age 22. In some counties, this means the Learn More
At Burke Law we represent many out of state residents facing DUI charges in Vermont. Vermont’s tourist industry brings out of state Learn More
An affirmative defense to a criminal charge is a fact or set of facts other than those alleged by the plaintiff or Learn More
Vermont is a tourist state. At Burke Law, many of the Vermont DUIs we defend involve operators with out of state driver’s Learn More
Many people are unsure of how old charges from years or decades ago resolved. Your Vermont criminal record can impact your ability Learn More
Vermont Pre-Trial Services Vermont’s Pre-Trial Services is a voluntary program of the Vermont Attorney General’s office. The Court often does not explain Learn More
Most DUIs in Vermont have two components: a DUI civil and a DUI criminal. Both cases are handled at the same court, Learn More
If you are convicted of DUI in Vermont the consequences of a conviction may vary based on whether you have ever been Learn More
Knowing your rights can help you protect infringement of your liberty in any type of Vermont criminal case, including DUI. When talking Learn More
Why did I receive a DUI civil in Vermont? DUI civil offenses are issued when (1) a person submits to an evidentiary Learn More
Clients often ask me, “what is the worst penalty that can happen to me if I am convicted of a DUI in Learn More
“Collaboration is the process of working together to achieve a common goal that is impossible to reach without the efforts of others.” Learn More
Unlawful Mischief often begins as a prank. Many Vermont teens and young adult clients have told me that what became unlawful mischief Learn More