Title 53a — Title 53a: Penal Code

Secs. 53a-226 to 53a-249. Reserved for future use. PART XXII* COMPUTER-RELATED OFFENSES *See Sec. 53-451 et seq. re computer crimes.

Sec. 53a-24. Offense defined. Application of sentencing provisions to motor vehicle and drug selling violators. (a) The term “offense” means any crime or violation which constitutes a breach of any law of this state or any other state, federal law or local law or ordinance of a p…

Sec. 53a-25. Felony: Definition, classification, designation. (a) An offense for which a person may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year is a felony. (b) Felonies are classified for the purposes of sentence as follows: (1) Class A, (2) class B, (3) class C…

Sec. 53a-250. Definitions. For the purposes of this part and section 52-570b: (1) “Access” means to instruct, communicate with, store data in or retrieve data from a computer, computer system or computer network. (2) “Computer” means a programmable, electronic device capable of a…

Sec. 53a-251. Computer crime. (a) Defined. A person commits computer crime when he violates any of the provisions of this section. (b) Unauthorized access to a computer system. (1) A person is guilty of the computer crime of unauthorized access to a computer system when, knowing …

Sec. 53a-252. Computer crime in the first degree: Class B felony. (a) A person is guilty of computer crime in the first degree when he commits computer crime as defined in section 53a-251 and the damage to or the value of the property or computer services exceeds ten thousand dol…

Sec. 53a-253. Computer crime in the second degree: Class C felony. (a) A person is guilty of computer crime in the second degree when he commits computer crime as defined in section 53a-251 and the damage to or the value of the property or computer services exceeds five thousand …

Sec. 53a-254. Computer crime in the third degree: Class D felony. (a) A person is guilty of computer crime in the third degree when he commits computer crime as defined in section 53a-251 and (1) the damage to or the value of the property or computer services exceeds one thousand…

Sec. 53a-255. Computer crime in the fourth degree: Class A misdemeanor. (a) A person is guilty of computer crime in the fourth degree when he commits computer crime as defined in section 53a-251 and the damage to or the value of the property or computer services exceeds five hund…

Sec. 53a-256. Computer crime in the fifth degree: Class B misdemeanor. (a) A person is guilty of computer crime in the fifth degree when he commits computer crime as defined in section 53a-251 and the damage to or the value of the property or computer services, if any, is five hu…

Sec. 53a-257. Alternative fine based on defendant's gain. If a person has gained money, property or services or other consideration through the commission of any offense under section 53a-251, upon conviction thereof the court, in lieu of imposing a fine, may sentence the defenda…

Sec. 53a-258. Determination of degree of crime. Amounts included in violations of section 53a-251 committed pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct, whether from the same person or several persons, may be aggregated in determining the degree of the crime. (P.A. 84-206, S. 9.)…

Sec. 53a-259. Value of property or computer services. (a) For the purposes of this part and section 52-570b, the value of property or computer services shall be: (1) The market value of the property or computer services at the time of the violation; or (2) if the property or comp…

Sec. 53a-26. Misdemeanor: Definition, classification, designation. (a) An offense for which a person may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not more than one year is a misdemeanor. (b) Misdemeanors are classified for the purposes of sentence as follows: (1) Class A, (2) cl…

Sec. 53a-260. Location of offense. (a) In any prosecution for a violation of section 53a-251, the offense shall be deemed to have been committed in the town in which the act occurred or in which the computer system or part thereof involved in the violation was located. (b) In any…

Sec. 53a-261. Jurisdiction. If any act performed in furtherance of the offenses set out in section 53a-251 occurs in this state or if any computer system or part thereof accessed in violation of section 53a-251 is located in this state, the offense shall be deemed to have occurre…

Sec. 53a-261a. Location of computer communication transmission-related offenses. Any offense committed by means of communication transmitted by use of an interactive computer service, as defined in section 53a-90a, computer network, as defined in section 53a-250, telecommunicatio…

Sec. 53a-262. Computer extortion by use of ransomware: Class E felony. (a) A person is guilty of computer extortion by use of ransomware, when such person (1) introduces ransomware into any computer, computer system or computer network, and (2) demands payment of money or other c…

Secs. 53a-263 to 53a-274. Reserved for future use. PART XXIII MONEY LAUNDERING

Sec. 53a-27. Violation: Definition, designation. (a) An offense, for which the only sentence authorized is a fine, is a violation unless expressly designated an infraction. (b) Every violation defined in this chapter is expressly designated as such. Any offense defined in any oth…

Sec. 53a-275. Money laundering. Definitions. For the purposes of this section and sections 53a-276 to 53a-282, inclusive: (1) “Monetary instrument” means coin or currency of the United States or of any other country, travelers' checks, personal checks, bank checks, money orders, …

Sec. 53a-276. Money laundering in the first degree: Class B felony. (a) A person is guilty of money laundering in the first degree when he exchanges or receives in exchange, in one or more transactions, one or more monetary instruments derived from criminal conduct constituting a…

Sec. 53a-277. Money laundering in the second degree: Class C felony. (a) A person is guilty of money laundering in the second degree when he exchanges or receives in exchange, in one or more transactions, one or more monetary instruments derived from criminal conduct constituting…

Sec. 53a-278. Money laundering in the third degree: Class D felony. (a) A person is guilty of money laundering in the third degree when he exchanges or receives in exchange, in one or more transactions, one or more monetary instruments derived from criminal conduct constituting a…

Sec. 53a-279. Money laundering in the fourth degree: Class A misdemeanor. (a) A person is guilty of money laundering in the fourth degree when he exchanges or receives in exchange, in one or more transactions, one or more monetary instruments derived from criminal conduct constit…

Sec. 53a-28. Authorized sentences. (a) Except as provided in section 17a-699 and chapter 420b, to the extent that the provisions of said section and chapter are inconsistent herewith, every person convicted of an offense shall be sentenced in accordance with this title. (b) Excep…

Sec. 53a-280. Money laundering. Alternative fine. In lieu of the fine authorized under section 53a-41 or 53a-42, and in addition to any fine authorized by section 53a-44, any person who violates section 53a-276, 53a-277 or 53a-278 shall be fined, for a first offense, not more tha…

Sec. 53a-281. Money laundering. Corporate fines. Any corporation which violates section 53a-276, 53a-277 or 53a-278 shall be fined, for a first offense, not more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars or twice the value of the criminally derived monetary instrument or instrument…

Sec. 53a-282. Money laundering. Presumptions. (a) A person who pays or receives substantially less than face value for one or more monetary instruments that are in fact derived from criminal activity is presumed to know that the monetary instrument or instruments are derived from…

Secs. 53a-283 to 53a-289. Reserved for future use. PART XXIV VENDOR FRAUD

Sec. 53a-28a. Enforcement of orders of financial restitution. All financial obligations ordered pursuant to subsection (c) of section 53a-28 or subsection (a) of section 53a-30 may be enforced in the same manner as a judgment in a civil action by the party or entity to whom the o…

Sec. 53a-29. Probation and conditional discharge: Criteria; periods; continuation or termination. (a) The court may sentence a person to a period of probation upon conviction of any crime, other than a class A felony, if it is of the opinion that: (1) Present or extended institut…

Sec. 53a-290. “Vendor fraud” defined. A person commits vendor fraud when, with intent to defraud and acting on such person's own behalf or on behalf of an entity, such person provides goods or services to a beneficiary under sections 17b-22, 17b-75 to 17b-77, inclusive, 17b-79 to…

Sec. 53a-291. Vendor fraud in the first degree: Class B felony. (a) A person is guilty of vendor fraud in the first degree when he commits vendor fraud, as defined in section 53a-290, and receives payment for goods or services fraudulently provided in excess of ten thousand dolla…

Sec. 53a-292. Vendor fraud in the second degree: Class C felony. (a) A person is guilty of vendor fraud in the second degree when he commits vendor fraud, as defined in section 53a-290, and receives payment for goods or services fraudulently provided in excess of five thousand do…

Sec. 53a-293. Vendor fraud in the third degree: Class D felony. (a) A person is guilty of vendor fraud in the third degree when he commits vendor fraud, as defined in section 53a-290, and receives payment for goods or services fraudulently provided in excess of one thousand dolla…

Sec. 53a-294. Vendor fraud in the fourth degree: Class A misdemeanor. (a) A person is guilty of vendor fraud in the fourth degree when he commits vendor fraud, as defined in section 53a-290, and receives payment for goods or services fraudulently provided in excess of five hundre…

Sec. 53a-295. Vendor fraud in the fifth degree: Class B misdemeanor. (a) A person is guilty of vendor fraud in the fifth degree when he commits vendor fraud, as defined in section 53a-290, and receives payment for goods or services fraudulently provided in excess of two hundred f…

Sec. 53a-296. Vendor fraud in the sixth degree: Class C misdemeanor. (a) A person is guilty of vendor fraud in the sixth degree when he commits vendor fraud, as defined in section 53a-290, and receives payment for goods or services fraudulently provided in an amount of two hundre…

Secs. 53a-297 to 53a-299. Reserved for future use. PART XXV TERRORISM

Sec. 53a-30. Conditions of probation and conditional discharge. (a) When imposing sentence of probation or conditional discharge, the court may, as a condition of the sentence, order that the defendant: (1) Work faithfully at a suitable employment or faithfully pursue a course of…

Sec. 53a-300. Act of terrorism. Enhanced sentence. (a) A person is guilty of an act of terrorism when such person, with intent to intimidate or coerce the civilian population or a unit of government, commits a felony involving the unlawful use or threatened use of physical force …

Sec. 53a-301. Computer crime in furtherance of terrorist purposes: Class B felony. (a) A person is guilty of computer crime in furtherance of terrorist purposes when such person, with intent to intimidate or coerce the civilian population or a unit of government, commits computer…

Sec. 53a-302. Criminal misrepresentation: Class C felony. (a) A person is guilty of criminal misrepresentation when such person, with intent to intimidate or coerce the civilian population or a unit of government and with respect to any criminal matter under investigation by an a…

Sec. 53a-303. Contaminating a public water supply or food supply for terrorist purposes: Class C felony. (a) A person is guilty of contaminating a public water supply or food supply for terrorist purposes when such person, with intent to intimidate or coerce the civilian populati…

Sec. 53a-304. Damage to public transportation property for terrorist purposes: Class C felony. (a) A person is guilty of damage to public transportation property for terrorist purposes when such person, with intent to cause damage to bus, railroad or other public transportation p…

Secs. 53a-305 to 53a-319. Reserved for future use. PART XXVI ABUSE OF ELDERLY, BLIND OR DISABLED PERSONS OR PERSONSWITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Sec. 53a-31. Calculation of periods of probation and conditional discharge. Compliance with conditions during interrupted period. (a) A period of probation or conditional discharge commences on the day it is imposed, unless the defendant is imprisoned, in which case it commences …

Sec. 53a-32. Violation of probation or conditional discharge. Notice to victim or victim advocate. Arrest. Pretrial release conditions and supervision. Hearing. Disposition. (a) At any time during the period of probation or conditional discharge, the court or any judge thereof ma…

Sec. 53a-320. Definitions. For the purposes of sections 53a-320 to 53a-323, inclusive: (1) “Person” means any natural person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, unincorporated business or other business entity; (2) “Elderly person” means any person who is sixty …