Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 6566: Defense based on victim identity prohibited In a prosecution or sentencing for any criminal offense, the following shall not be used as a defense to the defendant’s criminal conduct, to establish a finding that the defendant suffered from diminished capacity, to justify the defendant’s use of force
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This statute prohibits defendants from using a victim's sexual orientation, gender identity, or the defendant's perception thereof as a defense or mitigation in any criminal prosecution or sentencing.
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