What Are the Penalties For a Class A Misdemeanor in Connecticut State Court?

The maximum penalties for conviction of a Class A misdemeanor in Connecticut state court are one year in jail and a fine of $2,000.

See Connecticut General Statute Section 53a-36 (listing terms of imprisonment for misdemeanors); and Section 53a-42 (listing the fines for misdemeanors).

At Advocates Law Firm, the goal of our experienced Connecticut criminal defense lawyers would be to achieve the least amount of jail time and the smallest fine possible under the circumstances.