State v. Jeremy Gates

¶ 1. Defendant appeals from a February 1, 2016 ruling of the superior court revoking his right to bail under 13 V.S.A. § 7575 after repeated violations of conditions of release (VCRs). Defendant contends that the trial court ruled on inadequate grounds, without making the necessary findings, and based on probable cause affidavits, rather than on an independent determination by a preponderance of direct evidence required for bail revocation. We reverse and remand.

¶ 2. In December 2014, defendant was charged with felony extortion, domestic assault, and unlawful mischief in the amount of $250 or…