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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 2601 (2026)

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Subchapter 001 : LEWD AND INDECENT CONDUCT

(Cite as: 13 V.S.A. § 2601)
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Cited in 54 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1971–2026 · leading case: State v. Shippee, 2003 VT 106 (Vt. 2003).
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State v. Shippee, 2003 VT 106 (Vt. 2003). · cites it 16× “§ 2632, a misdemeanor; (2) the trial court erred by admitting, as signature evidence, a videotape and testimony regarding defendant's prior conduct at another store; (3) it was plain error for the court to admit a police officer's testimony because it impermissibly bolstered the…”
State v. John Discola, 184 A.3d 1177 (Vt. 2018). · cites it 4× “Defendant John Discola appeals his conviction of one count of lewd and lascivious conduct, 13 V.S.A. § 2601, and two counts of lewd or lascivious conduct with a child, 13 V.”
State v. Pellerin, 2010 VT 26 (Vt. 2010). · cites it 4× “13 V.S.A. § 2601. Felony dispensation of regulated drugs to a minor on its own carries a maximum sentence of five years.”
In re A.P., Juv., 2020 VT 86 (Vt. 2020). · cites it 8× “Finally, he argues that § 2601 is unconstitutionally vague.”
Doe v. Forrest, 2004 VT 37 (Vt. 2004). · cites it 2× “Forrest voluntarily pled nolo contendere to charges of lewd and lascivious behavior in violation of 13 V.S.A. § 2601 and neglect of duty in violation of 13 V.”
State v. Beaudoin, 2008 VT 133 (Vt. 2008). · cites it 4× “) (distinguishing 13 V.S.A. §§ 2601 and 2602 based on the specific intent element in § 2602).”
Baker v. State, 744 A.2d 864 (Vt. 1999). · cites it 2× “§ 3253 (aggravated assault); 13 V.S.A. § 2601 (lewd and lascivious conduct).”
State v. Breed, 2015 VT 43 (Vt. 2015). · cites it 4× “A § 1379(c)(1)—is somewhat greater than those for general lewd and lascivious conduct—up to five years and a $300 fine, 13 V.S.A. § 2601. ¶ 30. The fact that the Legislature has generally set greater penalties for vulnerable-adult provisions as compared to provisions of…”
State v. Thompson, 807 A.2d 454 (Vt. 2002). · cites it 2× “In April 2001, pursuant to a plea agreement, Thompson pled guilty to an amended charge of lewd and lascivious conduct, in violation of 13 V.S.A. § 2601, and prohibited acts, in violation of § 2632.”
State v. Maunsell, 743 A.2d 580 (Vt. 1999). · cites it 3× “Defendant appeals from a judgment of the Chittenden District Court entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of lewd and lascivious behavior in violation of 13 V.S.A. § 2601. On appeal, he raises a variety of issues, the most significant of which involve the jury…”
State v. Rooney, 2011 VT 14 (Vt. 2011). · cites it 2× “In Shippee , we addressed a defendant's claim that he was subjected to arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement because he was charged with a felony for lewd and lascivious conduct under 13 V.S.A. § 2601 instead of a misdemeanor under 13 V.”
Commonwealth v. Quinn, 789 N.E.2d 138 (Mass. 2003). “210 (1996); Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 2601 (1998); Va.”
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