A Vermont criminal defendant may want to transfer his case to a different court. This called a change of venue. Change of venue is controlled by Vermont Rule of Criminal…

If a criminal defendant wants a new trial there are criteria for eligibility. The criteria are described in Vermont Rule of Criminal Procedure 33. The Rule states: The court on…

Probable cause principles are vital to understanding Vermont criminal defense. To establish probable cause, “police officers must be able to point to objective circumstances leading them to believe that a…

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…

Bail in Vermont is either a secured or unsecured amount of money that must be paid (or promised to be paid) to allow a criminal defendant to be released from…

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…