Legal Opinion
State v. Lapham
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided June 7, 1977No. 132-76PublishedCited by 59 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBillings, J.
This is an appeal from a judgment of guilty entered in the Rutland Superior Court after a jury trial for first-degree murder. 13 V.S.A. § 2301; V.R.A.P. 3(b). On March 30, 1975, the Vermont State Police received telephone calls reporting a possible murder at a Mendon residence; officers were dispatched to the scene. When they attempted to enter the house, the defendant opened the door and they were able to see the victim. Conversation ensued between the defendant and the officers. While being transported from the scene, the defendant showed physical signs of illness and was taken to Rutland…
2Cases cited25 opinions
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- Sims v. GeorgiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
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3Cited by59 opinions
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