by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Vermont
The court on motion of a defendant shall arrest judgment if the indictment or information does not charge an offense or if the court was without jurisdiction of the offense charged. The motion in arrest of judgment shall be made within 30 days after verdict or finding...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Vermont
The court on motion of a defendant may grant a new trial to the defendent if required in the interests of justice. If trial was by the court without a jury the court on motion of a defendant for a new trial may vacate the judgment if entered, take additional testimony...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Vermont
(a) Revocation of Probation.(1)Pre³liminary Hearing. Whenever a probationer is held in custody on the ground that he has violated a condition of his probation, he shall be afforded a prompt hearing before a judicial officer in order to determine whether there is...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Vermont
(a)Sentence.(1)Imposition of Sentence. Sentence shall be imposed or deferred without unreasonable delay. Pending imposition or deferment of sentence the court may commit the defendant or continue or alter the conditions of release. Before imposing sentence the court...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Vermont
(a) Return. The verdict shall be unanimous. It shall be returned by the jury to the judge in open court. (b) Several Defendants. If there are two or more defendants, the jury at any time during its deliberations may return a verdict or verdicts with respect to a...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Vermont
(a) In General. At the close of the evidence or at such earlier time during the trial as the court reasonably directs, any party may file written requests that the court instruct the jury on the law as set forth in the requests. At the same time copies of such...
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