Practice Areas
Connecticut Criminal Law
All Connecticut Courts Covered
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Geographical Areas. (G.A.)
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Connecticut has 20 G.A. courts.
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G.A. courts typically handle all arraignments.
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Each G.A. court receives criminal cases from a specified group of towns. Where an alleged crime occurs determines in which G.A. the case will begin.
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G.A. courts handle misdemeanors, felonies, and motor vehicle violations that require a court appearance.
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Judicial Districts. (J.D.)
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Connecticut has 13 J.D. courts.
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Each J.D. has at least one J.D. courthouse.
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A J.D. may have more than one G.A. court.
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The most serious criminal offenses (i.e. capital felony, murder) are transferred from a GA to the JD level, commonly called “Part A.”
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Court Specific Details
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Felonies
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Punishable by imprisonment for over one year.
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Classified. According to severity as class A, class B, class C, class D, and class E.
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Unclassified. There are unclassified felonies which are punishable by imprisonment but not designated under one of the classes listed above (some unclassified crimes may be deemed classified if they have the same maximum prison term as one of the classes specified above).
See searchable tables below for additional information.
Misdemeanors
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Punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year.
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Classified. According to severity as class A, class B, class C, and class D.
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Unclassified. There are unclassified misdemeanors which are punishable by imprisonment but not designated under one of the classes listed above (some unclassified crimes may be deemed classified if they have the same maximum prison term as one of the classes specified above).
See searchable tables below for additional information.
Table of Offenses
CGS | Class | F/M | Offense (Click For Statute) | Sentence Range | Fine Range | Mandatory Minimum Sentence (if applicable) |
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53a-171 | A | Misdemeanor | Escape from custody (by person arrested for, charged with, or convicted of an offense that is not a felony) | Up To 1 Year | $ 0.00-$ 2,000.00 | |
53a-222a | A | Misdemeanor | Violation of conditions of release 2nd degree | Up To 1 Year | $ 0.00-$ 2,000.00 | |
53a-173 | A | Misdemeanor | Failure to appear 2nd degree | Up To 1 Year | $ 0.00-$ 2,000.00 | |
53a-167b | A | Misdemeanor | Failure to assist a peace officer, special policeman, firefighter, or motor vehicle inspector | Up To 1 Year | $ 0.00-$ 2,000.00 | |
53a-181l | A | Misdemeanor | Intimidation based on bigotry or bias 3rd degree | Up To 1 Year | $ 0.00-$ 2,000.00 | |
53a-174b | A | Misdemeanor | Conveying or using electronic wireless communication device in prison | Up To 1 Year | $ 0.00-$ 2,000.00 | |
53a-54c | A | Felony | Felony murder | 25 To 60 Years | $ 0.00-$ 20,000.00 | 25 years |
53a-92 | A | Felony | Kidnapping 1st degree | 10 To 25 Years | $ 0.00-$ 20,000.00 | 10 years*
*CGS 53a-28 and 53a-29 prohibit suspension or reduction of any sentence for a class A felony, meaning that the 10-year minimum sentence for a class A felony becomes a mandatory minimum, unless the statute specifies otherwise. In cases noted above, the Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that where a more serious crime carries a lesser penalty, this penalty must prevail and be applied to the less serious crime. |
53a-70, 2016 Supp. (PA 15-211) | A | Felony | Sexual assault 1st degree (when force is used or threatened and victim under age 16 or victim under age 13 and actor more than 2 years older) | 10 To 25 Years | $ 0.00-$ 20,000.00 | Five years; 10 years if victim under age 10; In all cases, must sentence to 10 years in prison (non-mandatory portions can be suspended) or 10 years combined imprisonment and special parole |
53a-98 | A | Misdemeanor | Custodial interference 2nd degree | Up To 1 Year | $ 0.00-$ 2,000.00 |
NOTES ON CT OFFENSES TABLE
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Table data from CT OLR: CONNECTICUT PENAL CODE-UPDATED AND REVISED & LIST OF UNCLASSIFIED CRIMES (2006).
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The data in the table does not reflect statutorily authorized enhanced penalties for certain offenses.
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