Vote on attempt law delayed amid concerns over civil liberties

Martin LaLonde, left and Maxine Grad, center, listen to Bill Lippert’s concerns about a new attempt law during a House Democrats caucus on Thursday. Photo by Colin Meyn/VTDigger
The longtime chair of the House Judiciary Committee told his successor on Thursday that he understood the immense pressure on the role after Vermont has been shaken by alleged crimes. But he cautioned about pressing ahead without careful deliberation.
“I understand what it means to have the public have high,