Legal Opinion
State v. Singer
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided February 4, 2000No. 98-578PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSkoglund, J.
The State appeals from the district court’s dismissal of the civil license suspension proceeding against defendant Eldon Singer. The court dismissed the matter because a final hearing could not be held within forty-two days of the date of the alleged offense, and the State had not shown good cause for the delay. See 23 V.S.A. § 1205(h). We affirm.
The relevant facts are not in dispute. On October 17, 1998, defendant was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), in violation of 23 V.S.A. § 1201. The police officer who charged defendant did not administer a breath test; rather, defendant was…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- State v. AhearnSupreme Court of Vermont · 1979
- In Re MullesteinSupreme Court of Vermont · 1987
- Glabach v. SardelliSupreme Court of Vermont · 1974
- Leo's Motors, Inc. v. Town of ManchesterSupreme Court of Vermont · 1992
- Warner v. MowerSupreme Court of Vermont · 1839
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3Cited by14 opinions
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- State v. HawkinsSupreme Court of Vermont · 2013
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