Legal Opinion

State v. Ashley

Supreme Court of Vermont

Decided October 8, 1993No. 92-563PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGibson, J.

James Ashley appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion for judgment of acquittal following convictions for violation of conditions of release, 13 V.S.A. § 7559(e) and V.R.Cr.P. 42, and obstruction of justice, 13 V.S.A. § 3015. We affirm the obstruction-of-justice conviction, but reverse the conviction for violation of a condition of release.

On October 3, 1991, defendant was arraigned on charges of sexually assaulting a minor. The district court determined that defendant’s future appearances could not be assured if he were released on personal recognizance or by an unsecured bond,…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. United States v. Carmen A. TortoraCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1990
  2. State v. AyalaSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1992
  3. United States v. Shirley Maggitt and Tommy MaggittCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1986
  4. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Robert MURRAY, James Moore, and Susan Watson, Defendants-AppellantsCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1985
  5. State v. TierneySupreme Court of Vermont · 1980

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3Cited by17 opinions

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  5. Galkin v. Town of ChesterSupreme Court of Vermont · 1998

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