Assault
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 53a-59 to 53a-61 — third degree a class A misdemeanor, first degree a class B felony
| Degree | The conduct | Class |
|---|---|---|
| DegreeThird | The conductIntending physical injury and causing it; recklessly causing serious physical injury; or by criminal negligence causing injury with a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or electronic defense weapon | ClassClass A misdemeanor |
| DegreeSecond | The conductIntending serious physical injury and causing it; intending injury and causing it with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; recklessly causing serious injury with one; or drugging someone without consent | ClassClass D felony, class C if it caused serious physical injury |
| DegreeFirst | The conductIntending serious physical injury and causing it with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; intending permanent disfigurement or disability and causing it; extreme indifference to human life; or causing injury by firing a gun | ClassClass B felony |
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- Third degree by criminal negligence with a weapon carries one year in jail that may not be suspended or reduced.
- First degree with a deadly weapon carries five years that may not be suspended or reduced, and ten when the victim is under ten years of age or a witness the actor knew to be one.
Sources for this section (3)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-59 — Assault in the first degree: Class B felony: Nonsuspendable sentences
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-60 — Assault in the second degree: Class D or C felony
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-61 — Assault in the third degree: Class A misdemeanor
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Connecticut attorney.