We often speak of Miranda warnings, but it’s a bit tricky to understand what they are and what they protect. What does Miranda protect in Vermont criminal defense? Miranda warnings…

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…

A plea offer or plea deal is an agreement by the prosecutor in a criminal case to resolve a defendant’s case for a specific reduced charge, punishment or fine that…

The Notice of Intent to Suspend is a critical document in Vermont civil DUI practice. Vermont civil DUI law requires a driver issued a Notice of Intent to Suspend complete…

A preliminary breath test (pbt) is a handheld breath alcohol testing device used by law enforcement in Vermont. Preliminary breath tests are part of the battery of standard field sobriety…

Home detention is a pretrial option that allows a defendant awaiting trial to be in the custody of the Department of Corrections but living at home. Pursuant to Vermont statute…