Criminal Defense in Connecticut

Connecticut unified its Superior Court system, eliminating the previous two-tier structure. Defense costs range $3,000-$7,000 for misdemeanors to $12,000-$70,000 for felonies. Connecticut classifies felonies from Class A to D and has unclassified felonies for certain statutes. The state has implemented significant criminal justice reform including "Clean Slate" automatic erasure, raised the age of juvenile jurisdiction to 18, and limited cash bail. Accelerated Rehabilitation and supervised diversionary programs provide alternatives to prosecution. Hartford and New Haven have the busiest criminal dockets.