December 1, 2006 |
2006-R-0749 | |
CRIMES AND THEIR MAXIMUM PENALTIES | ||
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By: Sandra Norman-Eady, Chief Attorney George Coppolo, Chief Attorney Christopher Reinhart, Senior Attorney | ||
You asked for a list of all crimes, both within and outside of the Penal Code, contained in Connecticut General Statutes with incarceration as a penalty. You wanted them listed in descending order by maximum penalty.
SUMMARY
Upon our request, the Judicial Branch sent us a list of all crimes and violations contained in their statute file database that have an associated penalty. We extracted from this list 1,663 crimes with incarceration as a penalty. The list includes new crimes established during the 2006 legislative session.
Criminal offenses in Connecticut are classified as felonies, which are offenses punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, and misdemeanors, which are offenses punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year. In turn, felonies are classified according to severity as capital, class A, class B, class C, and class D. Misdemeanors are classified as class A, class B, and class C. There are unclassified felonies and misdemeanors which are offenses punishable by imprisonment but not designated under one of the above listed classes.
Terms of imprisonment in Connecticut must be for specific periods of time. Table 1 shows the range within which the judge must set the specific sentence. The judge also sets the exact amount of a fine, up to the established limits. A judge may impose a fine, a term of imprisonment, or both a fine and a term of imprisonment.
Table 1: Penalties for Connecticut Crimes
Classification of Crime |
Punishment |
Capital felony |
Execution or life imprisonment |
Class A felony (murder) |
25 to 60 years, up to $ 20,000, or both |
Class A felony |
10 to 25 years, up to $ 20,000, or both |
Class B felony |
1 to 20 years, up to $ 15,000, or both |
Class C felony |
1 to 10 years, up to $ 10,000, or both |
Class D felony |
1 to five years, up to $ 5,000, or both |
Class A misdemeanor |
Up to one year, $ 2,000, or both |
Class B misdemeanor |
Up to six months, $ 1,000, or both |
Class C misdemeanor |
Up to three months, $ 500, or both |
In addition to the penalties contained in Table 1 certain crimes carry a mandatory minimum penalty and certain penalties may be enhanced for persistent offenders.
CONNECTICUT CRIMES
The following list shows Connecticut crimes and their statutory citation, type, classification, maximum period of incarceration, and maximum fine. Where applicable, we have also included the minimum period of incarceration and fine.
The list uses some abbreviations: (1) DEG=degree, (2) FLR=failure, (3) SBS OFF=subsequent offense, (4) V=victim, and (5) CSTR/UTL or C/U=construction or utility zone.
Table 2: All Crimes Listed in Order by Maximum Penalty
Statute Number |
Type |
Class |
Name |
Jail Time |
Fine | ||||
MIN |
MAX |
MIN |
MAX | ||||||
53a-54b |
F |
A |
MURDER-CAPITAL OFFENSE |
999 |
Y |
999 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-54b(1) |
F |
A |
MURDER-PEACE OFFICER |
999 |
Y |
999 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-54b(2) |
F |
A |
MURDER-PECUNIARY GAIN |
999 |
Y |
999 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-54b(3) |
F |
A |
MURDER-PRIOR MURDER CONVICTION |
999 |
Y |
999 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-54b(4) |
F |
A |
MURDER-SERVING LIFE SENTENCE |
999 |
Y |
999 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-54b(5) |
F |
A |
MURDER-VICTIM OF KIDNAPPING |
999 |
Y |
999 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-54b(6) |
F |
A |
MURDER-VICTIM OF SEX ASSAULT 1 |
999 |
Y |
999 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-54b(7) |
F |
A |
MURDER- MULTIPLE VICTIMS |
999 |
Y |
999 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-54b(8) |
F |
A |
MURDER-VICTIM < 16 YEARS OLD |
999 |
Y |
999 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-54a |
F |
A |
MURDER |
25 |
Y |
60 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-54c |
F |
A |
MURDER-COMMISSION OF FELONY |
25 |
Y |
60 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-54d |
F |
A |
MURDER-COMMISSION OF ARSON |
25 |
Y |
60 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-55a |
F |
B |
MANSLAUGHTER 1ST DEG-FIREARM |
5 |
Y |
40 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
21a-277(a) |
F |
U |
SALE HLCGN/NARCOTIC (2ND OFF) |
0 |
Y |
30 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 100,000 |
21a-277(a) |
F |
U |
SALE HLCGN/NARCOTIC (SBS OFF) |
0 |
Y |
30 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 250,000 |
21a-277(a) |
F |
U |
POSSESS W/INTENT (2ND OFF) |
0 |
Y |
30 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 100,000 |
21a-277(a) |
F |
U |
POSS W/INTENT (3RD OFF) |
0 |
Y |
30 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 250,000 |
21a-278(b) |
F |
U |
POSSESS W/INTENT (SBS OFF) |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
21a-279(a) |
F |
U |
POSSESS NARCOTICS (SBS OFF) |
0 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 250,000 |
53a-48 |
F |
A |
CONSPIRACY (FELONY-CLASS A) |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-59c |
F |
A |
ASSAULT TERMINATING PREGNANCY |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-70(a)(1) |
F |
A |
SEX 1-VICTIM < 10YRS OLD FORCED |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-70(a)(1) |
F |
A |
SEX 1-VICTIM < 16YRS OLD FORCED |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-70(a)(2) |
F |
A |
SEX 1-VICTIM<10YR,ACTOR>2Y OLDER |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-70(a)(2) |
F |
A |
SEX 1-VICTIM<13YR ACTOR>2Y OLDER |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-70a |
F |
A |
AGGR SEX ASSLT 1- VICTIM <16 YRS |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-70a |
F |
A |
AG SX 1-VIO 53A-70(A)(1),V<16Y |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-92 |
F |
A |
KIDNAP 1ST DEG |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-92a |
F |
A |
KIDNAP 1ST DEG-FIREARM |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-111 |
F |
A |
ARSON 1ST DEG |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
53a-196a |
F |
A |
EMPLOY MINOR-OBSCENE PERFORMANCE |
10 |
Y |
25 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 20,000 |
The crimes below have maximum penalties of 20 years or less. | |||||||||
17b-90 |
F |
B |
VIOLATE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REGS |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
17b-97(b) |
F |
B |
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD >$ 2000 |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
17b-97(d) |
F |
B |
FOOD STAMP FRAUD >$ 2000 |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
17b-97(e) |
F |
B |
MISAPPROP FOOD STAMPS >$ 2000 |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
17b-103 |
F |
B |
VENDOR REFUSE REFUND >$ 10000 |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
17b-127 |
F |
B |
TOWN ASSISTANCE FRAUD >$ 10000 |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
17b-127(c) |
F |
B |
GENL ASSIST FRAUD-AWARD >$ 2000 |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
17b-340 |
F |
B |
AID PUB ASST FRAUD > $ 2000 |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
21a-278(b) |
F |
U |
POSSESS W/INTENT TO SELL |
5 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
29-33 |
F |
B |
ILL TRANSFER STOLEN PISTOL/REVOLVER |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
31-290c |
F |
B |
WORKERS' COMP FRAUD > $ 2000 |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
33-1333(b)(2) |
F |
U |
WILLFUL CERT FALSE FIN STATEMT |
0 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 5,000,000 |
53-21(a)(2) |
F |
B |
SEXUAL CONTACT-VICTIM<AGE 16 |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53-37b |
F |
B |
DEPRIVE RIGHTS-RESULT IN DEATH |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53-80a |
F |
B |
ILL BOMB MANUFACTURE |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53-209a |
F |
B |
ILL MAKE CHEM/BIO/RAD WEAPON |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53-390 |
F |
B |
EXTORTIONATE ADVANCE OF CREDIT |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53-391 |
F |
B |
EXTORTIONATE ADVANCE OF MONEY |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53-392 |
F |
B |
EXTORTIONATE COLLECTION |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53-395 |
F |
U |
CORRUPT ORG & RACKETEERING ACT |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 25,000 |
53-442 |
F |
B |
HEALTH INSURANCE FRAUD >$ 10000 |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-48 |
F |
B |
CONSPIRACY (FELONY-CLASS B) |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-55 |
F |
B |
MANSLAUGHTER 1ST DEG |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59 |
F |
B |
ASSAULT 1ST DEG |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59(a)(1) |
F |
B |
ASSAULT 1ST DEG-SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJRY |
5 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59(a)(1) |
F |
B |
ASSAULT 1ST DEG-VICTIM<AGE 10 |
10 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59(a)(2) |
F |
B |
ASSAULT 1ST DEG-DISFIGURE |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59(a)(2) |
F |
B |
ASSAULT 1ST DEG-VICTIM<AGE 10 |
10 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59(a)(3) |
F |
B |
ASSAULT 1ST DEG-EXREME INDIFF TO LIFE |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59(a)(3) |
F |
B |
ASSAULT 1ST DEG-VICTIM<AGE 10 |
10 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59(a)(4) |
F |
B |
ASSAULT 1ST DEG-AID BY OTHERS |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59(a)(4) |
F |
B |
ASSAULT 1ST DEG-VICTIM<AGE 10 |
10 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59(a)(5) |
F |
B |
ASSAULT 1ST-DISCHARGE FIREARM |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59(a)(5) |
F |
B |
ASSAULT 1ST DEG-VICTIM<AGE 10 |
10 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59a |
F |
B |
ASSLT 1- VICTIM ELDERLY OR OTHER |
5 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-59b |
F |
B |
ASSAULT DOC EMPLOYEE 1ST DEG |
1 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-70 |
F |
B |
SEX ASSLT 1ST DEG-VICTIM<AGE 10 |
10 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-70(a)(2) |
F |
B |
SEX 1-VICTIM<13YR ACTOR>2Y OLDER |
2 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-70 |
F |
B |
SEXUAL ASSAULT 1ST DEG |
2 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-70(a)(1) |
F |
B |
SEX 1-USE OR THREAT OF FORCE |
2 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-70(a)(3) |
F |
B |
SEX 1-SEX 2 W/AID OF OTHERS |
2 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-70(a)(3) |
F |
B |
SEX 1-SEX 2 AIDED, VICTIM<10YRS |
10 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-70(a)(4) |
F |
B |
SEX 1-MENTALLY INCAPACITATED |
2 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-70(a)(4) |
F |
B |
SEX 1-VICTIM <10YRS MENTAL INCAP |
10 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ 0 |
$ 15,000 |
53a-70a |
F |
B |
SEXUAL ASSAULT 1ST DEG-AGGRVTD |
5 |
Y |
20 |
Y |
$ < | |