Many people charged with DUI in the State of Vermont will go into their initial hearing ready to take whatever resolution the State offers. For those facing a DUI-first offense, the arraignment day offer may appear attractive. Depending on the conduct of the accused, the breath test results and the circumstances of the arrest (i.e…
Continue reading ›Although press releases will primarily focus on the allegations a police department levies against the accused in a DUI arrest, the facts as they are presented can begin to give hints as to the actual facts of the case, not just those painted by law enforcement. In analyzing these details, potential defenses to the charges…
Continue reading ›One of the first legal backlashes of being arrested for DUI in Vermont is the dreaded press release police release the day after an arrest is made. This release normally discloses the name of the individual arrested for a Vermont DUI, where the arrest occurred and a small description of the details of the arrest.…
Continue reading ›Can someone impede a police officer’s investigation into a DUI by attempting to place themselves in the middle of an active DUI investigation? This question is currently being analyzed by the Vermont State Police as they look into the actions of the chairwoman of a local Vermont town, who is alleged to have made several…
Continue reading ›Many who have been arrested for a DUI-First Offense in Vermont have never been in trouble with the law before. As a result, many motorist facing such a prosecution will look online to find out what their potential penalty may be. The result for those not well versed in the Vermont law can be shocking…2…
Continue reading ›Effective October 1, 2014 any motorist driving in the State of Vermont who is caught with a handheld device in their hands while driving can be pulled over by a Vermont law enforcement officer and be subject to a fine of between $100-$250 for the first violation and $250-$500 for a subsequent violation within two…
Continue reading ›According to a recent Forbes article a motorist can expect as much as a 22 percent rise in their insurance premium after just one traffic violation. However, determining just how much of an increase you should expect to pay varies widely on the Vermont traffic infraction you are being prosecuted for. Reckless driving and DUI hold…
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