Vermont DUI – Alcohol
In Vermont, DUIs can have severe consequences to your license and criminal
history. DUI convictions can be either misdemeanor or felony convictions depending
on whether you have had prior DUIs or if anyone was injured in a DUI accident. An
experienced criminal defense attorney is vital to your Vermont DUI defense.
There are multiple ways to be charged with DUI in Vermont. If a driver has a Blood
Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.08 or more he or she is considered legally impaired and
may be charged under the statute for operating a motor vehicle under the influence
of alcohol (DUI). You may even be charged with DUI – Alcohol even if your BAC is
under .08. The Vermont statutes allow drivers to be charged with DUI when they
are under the influence to the slightest degree. There is no threshold BAC to
determine what constitutes under the influence to the slightest degree to sustain a
DUI charge or DUI conviction. You can also be charged with DUI – Refusal in
Vermont if you have previously been convicted of DUI in Vermont or in another
state. If you are charged or cited to court for a DUI in Vermont, make sure to
call DL Vermont for a consultation

Vermont DUI – Drugs
DUI – Drugs charges can occur in Vermont when people operate under the influence
of marijuana, prescription drugs, or illicit drugs. DUI – Drugs can be charged when
a driver is believed to be under the influence of both alcohol and another substance.
It is important to note that drivers can be charged with DUI – Drugs in Vermont
even if they are taking a valid prescription medication. The standard is whether the
driver is impaired by drugs while operating, not whether the driver was validly
prescribed the drugs. DUI – Drugs laws are rapidly evolving with the legalization of
marijuana in Vermont. As the landscape changes, different, innovative defenses
become even more important.

Vermont DUI – Underage Drinking
Potential Consequences of Underage Drinking Citations
Underage drinking citations in Vermont can impact your driver’s license and can
impact your college career. This is true even if no vehicle is involved in you
situation. For instance, if you pay a civil ticket for a fake ID you may lose your
license for 60 days and must pay a reinstatement fee to get your license back.

If you receive alcohol violations on some college campuses, you may experience
negative consequences ranging from minor infractions to expulsion. It is important
to understand what the options and potential consequences are if you or your child
receives an underage drinking related ticket or criminal charge.

CRIMINAL DLS

Criminal DLS or driving on a suspended license is a common charge in Vermont.
Vermont is a rural state, and we know how important your ability to drive can be to
you and your family. Your ability to get to work, provide for your family and obtain
medical care can all be negatively impacted by the inability to legally operate a
vehicle in Vermont.
We have experience defending these criminal DLS charges and helping clients
reinstate their driving privileges. We can help you navigate the DMV and the
Vermont Judicial Bureau to locate and identify any outstanding fines or other
barriers to reinstating your Vermont driving privileges.

NEGLIGENT OPERATION
Negligent Operation can be a misdemeanor or felony crime in Vermont depending
on the circumstances surrounding the charge. At a minimum, a conviction carries
10 points on your Vermont Operator’s License and a 30-day loss of privilege to
operate. We know how important your license can is for work, family, and everyday
life. Even a misdemeanor conviction can have serious consequences.

EXCESSIVE SPEED

Excessive Speed may be charged as a crime if an individual is driving at least
sixty miles an hour and more than thirty miles over the legal limit. Sometimes
Vermont police may issue both a criminal excessive speed charge and a civil ticket
for the same offense.
At DL Vermont we have extensive experience in defending excessive speed
charges. We will explain the possible penalties and potential collateral
consequences associated with a conviction for excessive speed. As we work together
to define your goals, we can implement a defense strategy designed to get you the
best possible outcome for your excessive speed case.