Legal Opinion
State v. Callahan
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided January 11, 1991No. 88-463PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGibson, J.
Defendant appeals from a conviction of driving while his license was suspended (DLS). 23 V.S.A. § 674(a). We affirm.
Defendant raises four issues on appeal. He contends that his Fifth Amendment right not to be placed in jeopardy twice was violated; that the trial court improperly placed on him the burden of proving his necessity defense; that the State was permitted to introduce irrelevant and prejudicial evidence; and that, during closing argument, the prosecutor unlawfully commented on his failure to testify.
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Defendant argues that his Fifth Amendment right not to be placed in jeopardy twice…
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