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Connecticut Petty Theft and Other Theft Laws
Theft Under Connecticut Law Defined Connecticut law defines theft (called larceny in Connecticut, as occurring when a person wrongfully takes, obtains, or withholds someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property, or to appropriate it to a third person. (Conn.
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Shoplifting Charges in Connecticut
Shoplifting in Connecticut is a crime with serious penalties, including potential fines and jail time. In addition to facing criminal penalties, shoplifters can be sued by merchants in civil court for to recover damages.
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Embezzlement is a kind of property theft. It occurs when a defendant who was entrusted to manage or monitor someone else’s money or property steals all or part of that money or property for the defendant’s personal gain.
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Driving on a Suspended License in Connecticut
Connecticut drivers may lose their driving privileges for a range of driving offenses as well as other criminal and civil matters.
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Connecticut Minor in Possession of Alcohol Charges and Penalties
The State of Connecticut has enacted minor in possession (MIP) laws that make it illegal for anyone under the age 21 to possess or consume alcohol on either private or public property. These laws are meant to discourage underage drinking that often leads to minors committing more serious offenses.
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Connecticut
All states regulate and monitor the possession for personal use of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), though each state classifies CDS differently. In Connecticut, well-known drugs like marijuana, heroin and cocaine, as well as the materials used to manufacture them, are classified as controlled substances.
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Connecticut Sale of a Controlled Substance Laws
Some CDS such as codeine, a common pain medication, may be possessed legally so long as the holder has a valid prescription.
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Marijuana possession, sale, and distribution is regulated by both state and federal law. In Connecticut, marijuana is regulated as a schedule I controlled substance.
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Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in Connecticut
Driving under the influence of marijuana is a crime in Connecticut. This article explains the penalties imposed for DUI violations, but other laws regarding marijuana possession may also apply to drivers and passengers.
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Connecticut Medical Marijuana Laws
Connecticut allows medical marijuana use under the circumstances described below. However, it is still a crime to drive under the influence of marijuana, and other laws regarding marijuana possession for non-medical purposes will still apply.
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In Connecticut, you must obtain a permit to carry a gun (openly or concealed), unless you are in your own dwelling or at your place of business. (Conn. Gen. Stat. ยง 29-35(a).) For more information, see Open and Concealed Gun Carrying Laws in Connecticut. How to Obtain a Handgun License in Connecticut
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Open and Concealed Gun Carry Laws in Connecticut
Connecticut protects the right to bear arms under Article I, Section 15 of the state constitution, but this does not mean that everyone may carry a gun, or that you may always carry a gun wherever you like. Connecticut requires a permit to carry a weapon openly or concealed, unless you are in your own