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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

Vermont Criminal Defense During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Vermont criminal defense looks a little different these days, Burke Law is still providing free consultations over the phone and conducting emergency Learn More

Getting to Know Jess Burke

Jess Burke founded Burke Law in 2011 after returning to Vermont after practicing law in Virginia, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Jess worked Learn More

COVID-19 Burke Law Update

UPDATE: In response to COVID-19 Burke Law is shifting its free consultations to phone consultations. Burke Law will be open throughout Learn More

Furlough & Probation in Vermont

When a criminal defendant is convicted and sentenced in Vermont he or she may be given a suspended jail sentence in exchange Learn More

Burke Law Criminal Defense Trial Win

On March 10, 2020, Attorney Jessica Burke won a jury trial for a client in Washington county. The client was acquitted of Learn More

Understanding Criminal Conditions of Release

Criminal conditions of release are a combination of rules imposed on a defendant by the Court. In other words, the judge outlines Learn More

Vermont Criminal Jury Trial

Anyone charged with a crime in Vermont is entitled to a jury trial. Jury trials involve picking a jury from a pool Learn More

Vermont DUI: Understanding Probable Cause

Probable cause in Vermont is a legal concept. Probable cause is required for DUI arrests. To be arrested for DUI, or any Learn More

Vermont Criminal Defense: Understanding Miranda

What does Miranda protect in Vermont criminal defense? Miranda warnings are one of the most misunderstood concepts in Vermont criminal defense. Miranda Learn More

Recent Vermont Criminal Defense Case Results

Burke Law is off to a successful 2020. So far our attorneys have achieved the following case results for our Vermont criminal Learn More

Vermont DUI: Standard Field Sobriety Tests

Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are generally conducted roadside during a Vermont DUI investigation. Most DUI investigations begin with a motor vehicle Learn More

Vermont DUI: The Exit Order

DUIs in Vermont typically begin with a traffic stop. After the stop the law enforcement officer will ask or order you to Learn More

Vermont DUI Stop

When can your vehicle be stopped by law enforcement in the state of Vermont? Your motor vehicle can be stopped in Vermont Learn More

Vermont DUI: License Reinstatement after Suspension

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

Vermont DUI Statistics provide insight into Vermont DUI arrests and prosecutions. Vermont DUI Statistics follow the national trends; nearly 8 in Learn More

Vermont DUI Treatment Court

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

Vermont DUI Under Age 22

Juvenile DUI in Vermont The Vermont legislature recently made juvenile court available up to age 22. In some counties, this means the Learn More

Vermont DUI for Out of State Residents

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

Affirmative Defenses in Vermont DUI Cases

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 DUI: Consequences To Out of State Licenses

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

Vermont Criminal Records

Many people are unsure of how old charges from years or decades ago resolved. Your Vermont criminal record can impact your ability Learn More

Pre-Trial Services in Vermont

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

The Difference Between Civil DUI and Criminal DUI in Vermont

Most DUIs in Vermont have two components: a DUI civil and a DUI criminal. Both cases are handled at the same court, Learn More

Vermont DUI: Understanding the Consequences of a Conviction

If you are convicted of DUI in Vermont the consequences of a conviction may vary based on whether you have ever been Learn More

DUI Arrest in Vermont: Knowing Your Rights

Knowing your rights can help you protect infringement of your liberty in any type of Vermont criminal case, including DUI. When talking Learn More

Understanding DUI Civil in Vermont

Why did I receive a DUI civil in Vermont? DUI civil offenses are issued when (1) a person submits to an evidentiary Learn More

DUI Penalties in Vermont

Clients often ask me, “what is the worst penalty that can happen to me if I am convicted of a DUI in Learn More

Introduction to Collaborative Justice in Vermont

“Collaboration is the process of working together to achieve a common goal that is impossible to reach without the efforts of others.” Learn More

When does a prank become a crime?

Unlawful Mischief often begins as a prank. Many Vermont teens and young adult clients have told me that what became unlawful mischief Learn More

“Jessica, thank you so very much for all that you’ve done for me regarding my DUI. The plea agreement you brokered worked out better than I could have hoped for. Your quick response to emails and calls, expert legal advice, and court savvy were so important in obtaining a plea that was beyond what I even thought we could get. I’m very satisfied with your legal work, and very fortunate to have you represent me. I would recommend you to anyone who needs legal representation.”

“Leah Henderson is one of the best attorneys I’ve had. She actually cares about the client she is not just worried about getting paid sometimes I thought she was defending her little brother when she defended me. She is a very nice and caring person and will put everything she has in defending you I promise. I usually hate lawyers but Leah is the best out there I recommend Leah Henderson for your attorney any day of the week.”

“I engaged Jessica to represent one of my adult-aged children in connection with a motor vehicle offense. She was highly responsive, informative and practical in her handling of the matter. The result was outstanding. I would seek Jessica’s assistance again without hesitation.”

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