Connecticut Law About Criminal Penalties

Connecticut Law About Criminal Penalties
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Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut State Law Library:

Table on Fines and Penalties

Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries - NewsLog:

Statutory Definition of Felony, Misdemeanor, Offense, and Infraction

Legislative Reports from the Connecticut Office of Legislative Research:

Prisoners Sentenced for Capital Felonies 2005-R-0258

Consequences of a Felony Conviction 2000-R-0032

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles:

DUI Penalties

Selected Statutes:

Chapter 952. Penal Code: Offenses
§ 53a-35. Imprisonment for any Felony Committed
Prior to July 1, 1981
§ 53a-35a. Imprisonment for any Felony Committed
on or after July 1, 1981
§ 53a-35b. "Life Imprisonment" Defined
§ 53a-36. Imprisonment for Misdemeanor
§ 53a-40. Persistent Offenders
§ 53a-41. Fines for Felonies
§ 53a-42. Fines for Misdemeanors
§ 53a-43. Fines for Violations

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Recent Criminal Law Opinions

Recent Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Court Criminal Law Opinions
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