Connecticut Charges for Crimes by Felony Class

In Connecticut, criminal offenses which carry a sentence of over once year are deemed felonies.  Felonies are classified by the magnitude and severity of the offense. 

Felony Sentencing and Convictions in Connecticut

Felony classifications, examples of offenses and their respective sentences are as follows:

Connecticut Felony Records and Expungement

In Connecticut, there is no “expunging” of criminal records.  Nevertheless, there is an alternative process referred to as the “erasure of criminal records.”  In such an instance, all of a defendant’s criminal records are destroyed and a defendant may actually swear under oath in the future that he or she has not been arrested or convicted of a crime.  However, this option is only available for defendants who meet certain criteria.  This criteria includes the following:

• the defendant was either found not guilty or the charges were dismissed
• the defendant’s crimes were pardoned
• the defendant’s cases were disposed of with a “nolle prosequi”
• the defendant’s prior conviction was based upon charges that have been de-criminalized

Connecticut Felony Statute of Limitations

There is no statute of limitations with criminal offenses which carry life imprisonment and/or the death penalty as a sentence.  Generally, for all other felony offenses, the statute of limitations is five years.  There may be exceptions to this general rule from time to time; therefore, it is crucial to obtain the opinion of an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut when dealing with a criminal matter. View all Criminal Statute of Limitations for Connecticut

Help from a Lawyer in Connecticut for Felony Charges

An experienced criminal defense attorney can not only evaluate one’s case in order to determine what options one may have in the matter, but also the attorney can assist one in making important determinations in preparing one’s defense.  In addition, the attorney can help to preserve any rights you may have, as well as help to obtain the most advantageous result under the circumstances.