§ 2302. Determination of degree
The jury by whom a person is tried for murder, if it finds such person guilty thereof, shall state in its verdict whether it is murder in the first or in the second degree. If such person is convicted on confession in open court, the court, by examination of witnesses, shall determine the degree of the crime and give sentence accordingly.
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
§ 2301. Murder-degrees defined
§ 2302. Determination of degree
§ 2303. Penalties for first and second degree murder
§ 2304. Manslaughter—Penalties
§ 2306. Poisoning food, drink, medicine, or water
§ 2308. False testimony with intent to cause death