State v. Longe

Defendant Barry Longe appeals the decision of the Franklin District Court denying his motion for judgment of acquittal following a jury verdict of guilty for operating a motor vehicle after license suspension in violation of 23 V.S.A. § 674(b). On appeal, defendant argues that the reason for defendant’s underlying suspension is an essential element of a § 674(b) charge which the trial court erroneously removed from the jury’s consideration. We disagree and affirm the conviction.

*36As a threshold matter, the parties disagree on our standard of review. Defendant maintains that this case presents…