Legal Opinion
State v. Quintin
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided April 5, 1983No. 82-114PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtUnderwood, J.
The defendant appeals from a conviction for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor (DUI). 23 V.S.A. § 1201 (a) (2). He argues that the trial court committed reversible error by (1) refusing to allow him to plead to a reduced charge of careless and negligent operation of a motor vehicle (C&N), (2) denying him assistance of counsel, and (3) imposing a vindictive and excessive sentence. Because we are compelled to reverse on the second issue, we do not reach the other issues.
Briefly stated, the facts are as follows. The State initially charged the defendant with careless and…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Faretta v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Gideon v. WainwrightSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
- State v. AhearnSupreme Court of Vermont · 1979
- In Re MearsSupreme Court of Vermont · 1964
- In Re HuardSupreme Court of Vermont · 1965
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3Cited by13 opinions
- State v. DeRosaSupreme Court of Vermont · 1993
- State v. BrownSupreme Court of Vermont · 1996
- State v. MerrillSupreme Court of Vermont · 1990
- State v. BeanSupreme Court of Vermont · 1995
- State v. PollardSupreme Court of Vermont · 1995
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