Felony in Connecticut
State-specific overview · Criminal Law
Connecticut defines felonies as crimes punishable by more than one year, with sentences ranging from 1–25+ years depending on class.
How Connecticut treats Felony
Connecticut classifies felonies into Classes A through D, with Class A felonies (like murder) carrying 25 years to life imprisonment. The state generally follows the federal standard of one year as the felony threshold. Connecticut courts apply mandatory minimum sentences for certain violent crimes and drug offenses.
The general definition of Felony
A serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison or death.
A felony is the most serious category of crime in the US criminal system. The key distinction is punishment: if a conviction can result in more than one year of imprisonment, it's a felony. Felonies include crimes like murder, rape, robbery, and drug trafficking. A felony conviction carries long-term consequences, including loss of voting rights, gun ownership restrictions, and difficulty finding employment.
Read the full Felony entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.