Misdemeanors in CT
In Connecticut state court, a misdemeanor in CT is a criminal offense. However, the criminal’s sentence is no more than one year. Misdemeanors can be either Class A, B, C, D, or Unclassified.
Class D Misdemeanors
A class D misdemeanor warrants a minor penalty with no more than thirty days in prison and a fine of $250 or less. An example of this type of misdemeanor is a person tattooing without a permit to do so.
Class C Misdemeanors
A Class C misdemeanor comes with double the fines of a class D misdemeanor and up to 3 months in prison. Driving under the influence is an example of a class C misdemeanor.
Class B Misdemeanors
Crimes committed in the category of a class B misdemeanor can carry up to $1,000 in fines and six months behind bars. An example of this type of crime is stealing someone’s possession with a value of up to $1,000.
Class A Misdemeanors
A class A misdemeanor is the most severe. It can come with fines of up to $2,000 and/or a year behind bars. Prostitution is an example of this type of crime.
Unclassified Misdemeanors
Some crimes in CT come with an Unclassified Misdemeanor charge. The penalty is stated in the statute defining the offense if the crime is considered an unclassified misdemeanor.
Pardons for Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors in CT used to be on an individual’s record for life. However, in 2021 Governor Lamont signed the Clean Slate Bill. This bill goes into effect seven years after the date of a conviction for a misdemeanor and wipes the individual’s record clean. A person can also apply for an absolute pardon three years after the date of the disposition of their most recent misdemeanor conviction. An absolute pardon, if accepted by the State of Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles, will clear the individual’s record immediately. This could be far sooner than it takes for the Clean Slate Bill to take effect.
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