State v. J.M. 23-CR-02816; 23-CR-04785; 23-CR-06562; 24-CR-02583
Home Improvement Fraud Prosecution. Vermont’s Home Improvement Fraud Statute ruled unconstitutional by Court on Motion to Dismiss for violating 13th Amendment outlawing slavery and indentured servitude.
State v. J.K. 21-CR-01979
Sexual Assault Prosecution for alleged sexual assault of step-daughter. Not guilty jury verdict – Acquitted by jury at trial.
State v. M.T. 21-CR-10469
Sexual Assault Prosecution of middle school teacher for alleged repeated sexual assault of a student. Not guilty jury verdict – Acquitted by jury at trial.
State v. J.G. 22-CR-09841
County Sheriff charged with simple assault for physical restraint of shackled inmate. Charge dismissed with prejudice by State’s Attorney following two jury trials with hung juries.
State v. M.S. 21-CR-02589
City police officer charged with simple assault for use of a taser against non-compliant suspect. Not guilty jury verdict – Acquitted by jury at trial.
State v. J.V. 22-CR-03104
Sexual Assault prosecution of college student for alleged sexual assault of fellow student. Charges dismissed with prejudice by State’s Attorney on eve of trial.
State v. G.L. 21-CR-09193
Sexual Assault prosecution of husband for alleged sexual assault of estranged wife. Charges dismissed with prejudice by State’s Attorney.
State v. D.L. 20-CR-01275
Sexual Assault prosecution for alleged sexual assault of minor. Charges dismissed with prejudice by State’s Attorney on eve of trial.
State v. J.F. 21-CR-07244
Sexual Assault prosecution for alleged sexual assault of neighbor. Charges dismissed with prejudice by State’s Attorney before trial.
State v. N.D. 64-1-21 Wncr
Prosecution for Sexual Assault-No Consent and Unlawful Restraint for alleged assaults of two minors resolved with plea to misdemeanor charge and deferred sentence allowing defendant to expunge record of conviction after six months.
State v. R.D. 23-CR-03441
Prosecution for Lewd and Lascivious Conduct dismissed by State’s Attorney after depositions.
State v. H.O. 1230-19-Frcr
Prosecution for attempted murder arising from near fatal stabbing. Case dismissed by State’s Attorney after depositions.
State v. D.S. 22-CR-00272
Disorderly Conduct prosecution of parent who refused to wear mask at child’s school basketball game during Covid Mask Mandate. Dismissed with prejudice by State’s Attorney after jury selection.
State v. M.S. 2749-7-09 Cncr
Felony conviction overturned by Court on Petition for Coram Nobis for ineffective assistance of counsel by public defender.
R.S. v. State of Vermont 21-CV-03810
Felony sex crime conviction overturned on post-conviction relief action against State of Vermont for ineffective assistance of counsel by public defender.
K.K. v. State of Vermont 205-4-19 Rdcv
Felony domestic assault and related charges convictions overturned on post-conviction relief action against State of Vermont for ineffective assistance of counsel by public defender.
State v. N.M. 24-CR-12269
Simple Assault by Menace charge arising from alleged road rage incident dismissed with prejudice by State’s Attorney after Motion to Dismiss filing.
State v. M.W. 24-CR-12970
Criminal prosecution against federally licensed firearms dealer arising from transfers of firearms in violation of state mandated waiting period. Case dismissed by State’s Attorney after Motion to Dismiss filing showing that state statute is unenforceable.
State v. Z.P. 371-4-20 Frcr
Unlawful restraint and obstruction of justice prosecution of police officer dismissed by State Attorney General after depositions.
State v. F.H. 24-CR-12932
Prosecution for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon and Reckless Endangerment dismissed by State’s Attorney on eve of trial.
State v. J.W. 22-CR-05586
Prosecution for Aggravated Domestic Assault-1st Degree with Deadly Weapon. Case dismissed by State’s Attorney on eve of trial.
State v. L.B. 22-CR-04326
Prosecution for Burglary, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Use of Weapon to commit crime felony charges in case involving shooting at a residence reduced to misdemeanor trespass, simple assault and disorderly conduct.
State v. M.S. 22-CR-04537
Prosecution for Felony DUI #4 in collision with fatality. Case resolved with misdemeanor conviction for Negligent Operation and a fine.
State v. C.H. 25-CR-00371
Domestic assault prosecution against husband alleged by estranged wife dismissed by State’s Attorney.
State v. F.A. 24-CR-02547
Domestic assault prosecution against husband alleged by estranged wife dismissed by State’s Attorney.
State v. W.H. 24-CR-07400
Violation of Abuse Prevention and Violation of Probation charges dismissed by State’s Attorney after court hearings
State v. L.P. 24-CR-06891
Criminal threatening prosecution of condominium owner against neighbor dismissed by State’s Attorney.
State v. R.H. 22-CR-02725
Attempted Murder prosecution for point blank shooting in public parking garage reduced to Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon conviction and short jail sentence after contested sentencing
State v. B.M. 22-CR-03449
Aggravated Domestic Assault prosecution dismissed by State’s Attorney after review of defense video evidence.
State v. B.M. 24-CR-02132
Prosecution for Gross Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle-Serious Bodily Injury, Felony Leaving the Scene of Accident-Crash with Serious Injury and other charges resolved with misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident conviction and a fine.
State v. S.H. 24-CR-01694
Felony DUI conviction dismissed by State’s Attorney prior to Motion to Dismiss hearing.
State v. D.D. 24-CR-01542
Simple Assault charge dismissed by State after review of defense evidence.
State v. A.C. 22-CR-06639
Prosecution for charges of Felony Domestic Assault by child against parent dismissed by State’s Attorney after discussions with defense.
State v. S.M. 23-CR-11900
Domestic Assault prosecution of husband against estranged wife dismissed by State’s Attorney after review of defense evidence.
State v. N.O. 23-CR-10724
Prosecution for attempted murder for near fatal stabbing resolved with plea to aggravated assault with deadly weapon on deferred sentence, allowing defendant to expunge the record of the conviction after 5 years.
State v. H.Z. 23-CR-03732
Prosecution for Simple Assault on Protected Professional and Unlawful Trespass arising from conflict with TSA Officer at Airport dismissed by State’s Attorney following Court Diversion referral.
State v. D.S. 23-CR-07881
Prosecution for Furnishing Alcohol to Minor-Death Resulting dismissed by State’s Attorney after Motion to Dismiss filing.
State v. S.G. 23-CR-07377
Prosecution for Felony DUI-Crash dismissed by State after Motion to Dismiss filing.
State v. N.G. 23-CR-07038
Prosecution for Domestic Assault against male domestic partner. Dismissed by State’s Attorney on eve of trial.
State v. W.B. 23-CR-00985
Prosecution for Felony DUI reduced to misdemeanor Negligent Operation conviction.
State v. R.T. 23-CR-06224
Prosecution for Felony Drug Possession dismissed by State following referral to Court Diversion.
State v. C.T. 22-CR-07275; 22-CR-09393
Prosecution for two separate Felony Domestic Assault cases. One case dismissed with prejudice by State’s Attorney; Second case reduced to misdemeanor Domestic Assault conviction with probation.
State v. M.E. 23-CR-02589
Prosecution for Felony Domestic Assault charge dismissed by State’s Attorney.
State v. A.O. 22-CR-06102
Domestic Assault prosecution of husband for alleged assault on estranged wife dismissed by State at Jury Selection.
State v. C.L. 21-CR-07747; 21-CR-08584; 21-CR-10254
Felony Domestic Assault charges against former boyfriend with multiple alleged assaults. Charges dismissed by State’s Attorney after depositions and presentation of defense video evidence.
State v. K.C. 23-CR-02458
Prosecution for misdemeanor domestic assault. Dismissed by State after presentation of defense evidence.
State v. L.C. 22-CR-05768
Prosecution for misdemeanor domestic assault. Dismissed by State after presentation of defense evidence.
State v. M.C. 23-CR-00842
Prosecution for Domestic Assault and Cruelty to a Child. Dismissed by State on eve of trial.
State v. M.K. 22-CR-02884
Prosecution of Financial Exploitation of and Adult. Case dismissed by State after depositions.
State v. R.R. – Docket No.:1598-12-15 Wncr
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for license plate light out. Charge reduced to negligent operation conviction with $100 fine.
State v. S.B. – Docket Nos.: 541-11-15 Lecr; 85-11-15 Lecs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for erratic driving and refused test. Criminal case dismissed by the State and civil license suspension reduced from six months to three months.
State v. M.S. – Docket No.: 17-10-15 Frcr
Defendant stopped for speeding in excess of 120 miles per hour past an unmarked State Police cruiser. Defendant charged with careless driving, excessive speed, and driving with a suspended license. Case resolved with a single misdemeanor conviction for negligent operation and a fine.
State v. T.S. – Docket Nos.: 3354-9-15 Cncr; 367-10-15 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 and excessive speed after being stopped for excessive speeding with a BAC of .111. Civil license suspension decided in favor of the State and the DUI criminal charge was reduced to a negligent operation conviction with a $200 fine.
State v. J.V. – Docket No.: 3288-9-15 Cncr
Defendant charged with domestic assault after an altercation with his wife in their home. Charge reduced to disorderly conduct. Defendant placed on deferred probation for three months and will have record sealed upon successful completion of probation.
State v. S.L. – Docket No.: 3252-9-15 Cncr
Defendant stopped for erratic driving and traffic infractions. Charged with DUI-1 intoxication for drugs. Charge reduced to disorderly conduct with a one year term of probation.
State v. E.W. – Docket No.: 412-9-15 Ancr; 63-9-15 Ancs.
Defendant charged with DUI-1 with a BAC of.095. Charge reduced to negligent operation and a $600 fine. Civil license suspension decided for Defendant.
State v. S.F. – Docket Nos.:3115-9-15 Cncr; 313-8-15 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-2 with BAC of .107. Criminal charge reduced to negligent operation with a suspended sentence. Civil license suspension decided for the State.
State v. E.F. – Docket Nos.: 2940-8-15 Cncr; 307-8-15 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for driving with no headlights with a BAC of .130. Criminal charge reduced to negligent operation with a $300 fine. Civil license suspension for the State.
State v. R.O. – Docket Nos.: 2640-8-15 Cncr; 291-8-15 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-3 Felony after being stopped for claimed erratic driving with a BAC .119. Criminal and civil cases dismissed by the Court after a Motion Hearing.
State v. R.C. – Docket Nos.:909-8-15 Wncr; 53-85-15 Wncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for erratic driving based on an informant tip and a BAC of .080. Criminal charge reduced to negligent operation with a $300 fine. Civil license suspension decided for Defendant.
E.M. v. M.S. – Docket No.:168-5-15 Cnfa
Relief from abuse order brought against Defendant (father) by his child’s mother. Contested hearing, relief from abuse request denied.
State v. F.M. – Docket Nos.:2187-7-15 Cncr; 233-6-15 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for minor traffic infraction. Defendant did not make any statements about alcohol consumption, did not do any dexterity exercises or give a breath sample. Criminal charged reduced to negligent operation with a $300 fine. Civil suspension decided for Defendant.
State v. M.S. – Docket No.:1689-5-15 Cncr
Defendant charged with driving with suspended license. Dismissed by State.
State v. F.M. – Docket Nos.: 1558-5-15 Cncr; 179-5-15 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for erratic driving with a BAC of .162. Civil license suspension dismissed by State after Motion Hearing. Criminal charge reduced to neglect operation with $600 fine and 4 days of incarceration.
State v. G.S. – Docket Nos.: 547-5-15 Wncr; 33-5-15 Wncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for erratic driving with a BAC of .122. Criminal charge reduced to negligent operation with a fine. Civil license suspension for the State.
State v. B.P. – Docket No.:1804-6-15 Cncs; 177-5-15 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-2 after causing a traffic accident with a BAC of .142. Criminal and civil cases dismissed by Court after a Motion Hearing.
State v. C.S. – Docket No.:1553-5-15 Cncr; 168-5-15 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for speeding with a BAC of .084. Criminal case reduced to negligent operation with a $300 fine. Civil license suspension decided for Defendant.
State v. B.W. – Docket Nos.: 450-4-15 Wncr; 23-4-15 Wncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for speeding with a BAC of .131. Criminal charge reduced to negligent operation with a fine. Civil license suspension decided for Defendant.
State v. E.V. – Docket Nos.: 483-4-15 Wncr; 24-4-15 Wncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after causing a single car vehicle collision with a roadside BAC of .169 and refusal of an evidentiary test. Charge reduced to negligent operation with a fine. Civil license suspension decided for Defendant.
State v. N.W. – Docket Nos.: 99-4-15 CnCr; 157-4-15 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for minor traffic infraction with a BAC of .164. Civil and criminal cases dismissed by the State after Motion filing.
State v. B.L. – Docket Nos.: 1086-4-15 Cncr; 86-3-15 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for speeding and erratic driving with a BAC .181. Civil license suspension decided for Defendant after Motion Hearing. Criminal case resolved as DUI-1 with fine.
State v. D.H. – Docket No.: 143-2-15 Rdcr
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for speeding with a BAC of.161. Charge reduced to negligent operation with a $600 fine.
State v. K.D. – Docket No.: 268-1-15 Cncr
Defendant charged with DUI-2 and leaving the scene of an accident after sideswiping another vehicle and running over traffic sign. Defendant charged with DUI-2, refusal, and leaving the scene of an accident. Case resolved as a criminal conviction for DUI-1, fine and probation.
State v. A.M. – Docket No.: 39-1-15 Ancr
Defendant charged with DUI-3 Felony after being stopped for a minor traffic infraction. Criminal charge reduced to misdemeanor negligent operation with a split sentence.
State v. A.W. – Docket No.: 225-1-15 Cncr
Defendant charged with driving with a suspended license. Case dismissed by the State.
State v. MG. – Docket Nos.: 21-15 Cacr; 5-1-1451 Cacs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for a minor traffic infraction and erratic driving with a BAC of .225. Case reduced to negligent operation with a fine. Civil license suspension decided for Defendant.
State v. C.L. – Docket Nos.: 4358-12-14 Cncr; 407-12-14 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for speeding, erratic driving and driving on a flat tire with a BAC of .116. Charge reduced to negligent operation conviction. Civil license suspension decided for the State.
State v. A.H. – Docket No.4427-12-14 Cncr; 404-12-14 Cncs:
Defendant charged with DUI-3 Felony after being stopped for speeding with a BAC of .240. DUI charge reduced to misdemeanor DUI-2 with a fine and probation. Civil license suspension decided for the State.
State v. P.B. – Docket No.: 48-2-15 Ancr
Defendant charged with DUI-1 for drug intoxication after being stopped for broken tail light. First jury trial resulted in a hung jury and the charge was subsequently reduced to negligent operation with a fine.
State v. G.A. – Docket Nos.:1232-10-4 Wrcr; 183-11-14 Wrcs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 and leaving the scene of an accident after Defendant drove over a private lawn causing property damage with a BAC of .112. DUI charge reduced to negligent operation and leaving the scene of accident and payment of a fine. Civil license suspension decided for the State.
State v. PT. – Docket Nos.: 4221-11-14 Cncr; 395-11-14 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for speeding with a BAC of .098. Charge reduced to negligent operation. Civil license suspension deiced for Defendant.
State v. M.D. – Docket Nos.: 569-10-13 Oscr; 229-5-13 Oscr
Defendant charged with a sex crime offense of lewd and lascivious conduct and violation of conditions of release. All charges dismissed by State after extensive litigation.
State v. Y.P. – Docket No.: 3399-9-14 Cncr
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for driving with a suspended license with a BAC of .073. Case resolved as a single conviction of negligent operation with probation.
State v. C.S. – Docket Nos.: 1006-9-14 Cncr; 75-9-14 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for expired registration with a BAC of .085. Case resolved as criminal conviction for negligent operation with a fine. Civil license suspension decided for Defendant.
State v. M.S. – Docket No.: 3384-9-14 Cncr
Defendant charged with driving with a license suspended number 2. Case dismissed by State.
State v. R.D. – Docket No.: 862-7-14 Wrcr
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for erratic operation. Defendant refused a breath sample. Charge reduced to gross negligent operation with a fine.
State v. J.F. – Docket No.: 214-5-14 Ancr
Defendant charged with DUI-3 Felony, driving with a suspended license, giving false information to a police officer, and simple assault. Defendant had a BAC of .174. Defendant pled guilty to providing false information to a police officer and simple assault with probation. The felony DUI and the DLS charges were dismissed by the State.
State v. M.B. – Docket Nos.: 1756-5-14 Cncr; 157-5-14 Cncs
Defendant charged with DUI-1 after being stopped for erratic driving in a parking lot with a BAC of .088. Charge reduced to negligent operation with $300 fine. Civil license suspension decided for Defendant.