North Springfield is an unincorporated community in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It lies at an altitude of 495 feet (151 m). A post office has been operated in North Springfield since 1832. It is the location of the Stellafane Observatory, which is a National Historic Landmark.

What is criminal appeals law?

A criminal appeal is a formal request to rehear a case that has already been decided -- a request that a new court reconsider the decision of the first court. When one or both sides of a case that has already been decided think there was a mistake made at trial, they can file an appeal. An appeal is entirely different than a jury trial. There is no testimony taken. The court of appeals decides the case entirely upon the written briefs filed by your attorney and the offie of the Attorney General who represents the prosecution and asks that the conviction be upheld.

Answers to criminal appeals law issues in Vermont

After conviction and sentencing, a defendant has the opportunity to file an appeal of his sentence. If the conviction...