Vermont § 5201 - Definitions In this chapter, the term:

§ 5201. Definitions In this chapter, the term:

• (1) “Detain” means to have in custody or otherwise deprive of freedom of action. (2) “Expenses,” when used with reference to representation under this chapter, includes
  the expenses of investigation, other preparation, and trial. (3) “Needy person” means a person who at the time his or her need is determined is financially
  unable, without undue hardship, to provide for the full payment of an attorney and
  all other necessary expenses of representation or who is otherwise unable to employ
  an attorney. (4) “Serious crime” includes: (A) a felony; (B) a misdemeanor the maximum penalty for which is a fine of more than $1,000.00 or any
  period of imprisonment unless the judge, at the arraignment but before the entry of
  a plea, determines and states on the record that he or she will not sentence the defendant
  to a fine of more than $1,000.00 or a period of imprisonment if the defendant is convicted
  of the misdemeanor; and (C) an act that, but for the age of the person involved, would be a serious crime. (5) “Serious crime” does not include the following misdemeanor offenses unless the judge
  at arraignment but before the entry of a plea determines and states on the record
  that a sentence of imprisonment or a fine over $1,000.00 may be imposed on conviction: (A) [Repealed.] (B) Big game violations (10 V.S.A. § 4518) (C) Simple assault by mutual consent (13 V.S.A. § 1023(b)) (D) Bad checks (13 V.S.A. § 2022) (E) Petit larceny (13 V.S.A. § 2502) (F) Theft of services under $500.00 (13 V.S.A. § 2582) (G) Retail theft under $900.00 (13 V.S.A. § 2577) (H) Unlawful mischief (13 V.S.A. § 3701(c)) (I) Unlawful trespass (13 V.S.A. § 3705(a)) (J) Disorderly conduct (13 V.S.A. § 1026) (K) Possession of cannabis—first offense (18 V.S.A. § 4230(a)(1)) (L) Violation of municipal ordinances (Added 1971, No. 161 (Adj