Criminal Defense Services

Criminal defense starts before your arraignment. Being charged with any crime, including Vermont DUI, can be an intimidating experience. It is difficult to know how to navigate the process on your own. At Burke Law, we guide you through every stage of the criminal process.

From arraignment to disposition, our criminal defense attorneys identify the strengths of your case and zealously advocate on your behalf. If you are charged with a crime it is important to speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Even minor convictions can negatively impact your future.

Learn about the different criminal defense services Burke Law offers below.

Public Defense in Vermont

Public defense services in Vermont are provided through the Office of The Defender General. The Defender General began providing services to Vermont Learn More

Furlough 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

LSA

In Vermont you can be charged for LSA (leaving the scene of accident) if you do not stop and provide your name, Learn More

DNA Evidence

DNA Evidence is often used in Vermont criminal cases. It is a piece of the evidence puzzle. An interesting article on how Learn More

Jail Phone Calls

Unless you are on a secure attorney line, you should assume jail phone calls are being recorded. Jail phone calls are not Learn More

Insanity Defense

Vermont recognizes the insanity defense. The following article written by Cornell Law School summarizes the concept succinctly. Insanity defense Overview The insanity Learn More

Miranda Warnings

We often speak of Miranda warnings, but it’s a bit tricky to understand what they are and what they protect. What does Learn More

Home Detention

Home detention is a pretrial option that allows a defendant awaiting trial to be in the custody of the Department of Corrections Learn More

What is Discovery?

Discovery is an important part of the criminal defense process in Vermont. After a defendant is arraigned the prosecutor must produce copies Learn More

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

“Jessica was very attentive and had answers to all of my questions. Due to the nature of my job a criminal conviction would be career ending. She worked hard to get an optimal result. The case and all charges were dismissed. I would highly recommend her services. Thank you Burke Law.”

“Jessica Burke is not only a competent and professional attorney, but she is compassionate, understanding and honest. She was responsive and led me through a frightening and emotional case with grace. She created a positive and unexpected victory and for that I am forever grateful. I highly recommend Burke Law.”

“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.”

Contact Burke Law for A Free Case Consultation

If you have been charged with a crime, or if you have not been formally charged with crime but are party to an ongoing investigation, contact us to ensure that your rights are protected from the earliest stages of the process. We offer free consultations and will work with you to find a time that accommodates your schedule.