Legal Opinion

State v. Lettieri

Supreme Court of Vermont

Decided January 15, 1988No. 86-496PublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGibson, J.

Defendant appeals from a conviction of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor on a public highway in violation of 23 V.S.A. § 1201(a)(2). We affirm.

I

Among other contentions, defendant attacks the sufficiency of the evidence to support the jury’s verdict. This Court has consistently held that when the evidence is conflicting, the credibility of the witnesses, the weight of the evidence, and its persuasive effect are questions for the trier of fact, and its determination must stand if supported by credible evidence even though there may be inconsistencies or substantial…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. State v. MorrillSupreme Court of Vermont · 1969
  2. State v. KasperSupreme Court of Vermont · 1979
  3. State v. SenecalSupreme Court of Vermont · 1985
  4. State v. DaceySupreme Court of Vermont · 1980
  5. State v. BissonetteSupreme Court of Vermont · 1985

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3Cited by23 opinions

  1. State v. Ben-Mont CorporationSupreme Court of Vermont · 1994
  2. State v. PelicanSupreme Court of Vermont · 1993
  3. State v. RobertsSupreme Court of Vermont · 1990
  4. Deyo v. KinleySupreme Court of Vermont · 1989
  5. In Re Estate of PetersSupreme Court of Vermont · 2000

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