Vermont · Criminal & Records
The Vermont Criminal Law Guide
Understanding Vermont criminal charges, the court process from bail hearing to plea agreements, and the definitions of felony vs. misdemeanor.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Vermont law · Plain language
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Vermont criminal charges, explained from arrest to sentencing
How the felony line is drawn, what happens at arraignment, how pretrial release and bail work, and where plea agreements and deferred sentences fit in.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
An arrest or a criminal charge raises urgent questions about jail, bail, and what comes next, for the person charged and for the people who care about them.
The Vermont Criminal Law Guide explains criminal law and procedure under Title 13 of the Vermont Statutes, Crimes and Criminal Procedure. It covers how Vermont separates felonies from misdemeanors, with a felony defined as a crime carrying a maximum term of more than two years (13 V.S.A. § 1), and why every criminal case is heard in the Superior Court Criminal Division.
The guide walks through a case from two points of view, the accused person and the family member or supporter. It explains arrest and citation, the arraignment, the presumption of release on personal recognizance under 13 V.S.A. § 7554, review of release conditions within 48 hours for a detained person, the role of a custodian or surety, discovery, plea agreements and Rule 11 hearings, sentencing options, deferred sentences under 13 V.S.A. § 7041, restitution and surcharges, sealing and expungement, and post-conviction relief.
A toolkit adds checklists, comparison tables, a glossary, common mistakes, questions to ask an attorney, and sample document outlines.
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WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation of Vermont Criminal Law: Title 13
- Classifying Crimes: Felony vs. Misdemeanor
- The First 48 Hours: Arrest, Arraignment, and Bail
- Resolving a Case Without Trial
- Exceptions, Defenses, and Special Circumstances
- Rights and Roles of Family Members or Supporters
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 22 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Vermont law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of Vermont law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
Dated and updated
Each guide carries a law-current date and new editions ship when the law changes.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Vermont criminal charges: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor in Vermont?
A felony is a crime with a maximum prison term of more than two years, life, or death (13 V.S.A. § 1). Any other offense is a misdemeanor. The guide explains why the classification matters.
What is a deferred sentence in Vermont?
The court postpones a final sentence and places the person on probation (13 V.S.A. § 7041). If probation is completed, the finding of guilt is struck and the record is expunged unless the court finds good cause not to. The guide explains eligibility limits.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Vermont?
Yes. This guide is written for Vermont law and cites the Vermont statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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