Legal Opinion
State v. Flagg
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided March 12, 1993No. 92-027PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAllen, C.J.
Defendant appeals from a denial of his motion to dismiss, arguing that new legislation reclassifying his offense as a civil violation, rather than a criminal offense, should be applied retroactively under 1 V.S.A. § 214(c). We reverse.
On June 1,1991, defendant was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license (DLS) after his suspension period had expired and prior to the reinstatement of his license. On August 22, 1991, defendant was charged with violating 23 V.S.A. § 674 as it existed at the time of defendant’s conduct. The Legislature had, however, reclassified defendant’s…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- In Re EstradaCalifornia Supreme Court · 1965
- People v. OliverNew York Court of Appeals · 1956
- People v. BehlogNew York Court of Appeals · 1989
- Myott v. MyottSupreme Court of Vermont · 1988
- United States v. Honorable Edwin L. Mechem, United States District Judge, District of New Mexico, and Frankie ChavezCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1975
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3Cited by10 opinions
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- State v. ChrismanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1994
- United States v. SantanaDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 2011
- State v. Clayton TurnerSupreme Court of Vermont · 2021
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