Vermont Criminal Defense During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted Burke Law’s ability to quickly adapt to an ever-changing Vermont criminal defense environment without compromising our commitment Learn More
Getting to Know Leah Henderson
Attorney Leah Henderson joined Burke Law and immediately focused her practice on criminal defense in Southern and Central Vermont. Attorney Leah Henderson Learn More
Rethinking the Criminal Defense Law Firm
Criminal defense firms have historically been local, small, and owned by one to three white male law partners. Sometimes they have one Learn More
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 DUIs – When are DUIs Most Common?
Vermont DUIs tend to peak around major Holidays. During the holidays, the number of travelers on our nation’s roads peaks as friends Learn More
Vermont DUI During the Holiday Season
The holidays are full of snow and cozy cheer in Vermont. DUI enforcement is also enhanced during the holiday season. Vermont, like 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
Can I Get a DUI in Vermont on a Snowmobile or ATV?
People often ask me if they can get a DUI while driving an ATV or Snowmobile in Vermont. The answer is clear: 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
Arraignment In Vermont Criminal Court
The purpose of an arraignment is to tell a Vermont defendant what they are charged with and why they are charged with it. I Learn More
Vermont DUIs Below .08 BAC
Whether or not someone can be charged with a DUI if they are below the “legal limit” is a question I am Learn More
Dismissal of Criminal Case after Vermont Supreme Court Appeal
Attorney Leah Henderson got a dismissal of a criminal case in Windsor county for a Burke Law client. Attorney Henderson was able Learn More
Vermont DUI in a Parking Lot
Can I get a DUI in a parking lot in Vermont? Yes. You can be charged with a DUI in Vermont even Learn More
Speeding & Negligent Operation in Vermont
I was caught speeding in Vermont. I received a speeding ticket and was given a criminal charge of Negligent Operation. Is this Learn More
Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program
The impaired driver rehabilitation program (IDRP) is relatively new in Vermont. IDRP is an alcohol education course that is required by the Learn More
Vermont DUI on the Interstate
I realized I was unsafe to drive, so I pulled over on the interstate to sleep it off. Can I be charged Learn More
Can Vermont law enforcement just come to my house and execute a valid search warrant?
Yes. If they have a search warrant or, in certain instances, if exigent circumstances exist. If Vermont law enforcement possess a valid Learn More
Diversion in Vermont
Diversion is an alternative justice process offered by a prosecutor to a defendant instead of the traditional criminal court process. Diversion is Learn More
Vermont DUI Sealing Changes
The Vermont law surrounding DUI expungements is changing. Historically, DUIs in Vermont were only eligible for sealing if the defendant was under Learn More
Burke Law Vermont Criminal Defense Case Results 2017 – 2018
A Sample of 2017 – 2018 Burke Law Vermont Criminal Defense Case Results Attorney Leah Henderson won a not guilty verdict Learn More