Free Connecticut Criminal Law and Procedure Legal Resources

The following links are to free online Connecticut Criminal Law and Procedure Legal Resources that you can access to gain a further understanding of Connecticut Criminal Law and Procedures that may impact your case. You will also find links to:

• Directories for the Connecticut State Judicial Branch and Department of Corrections, where you can get directions to facilities, visitor information, as well as useful phone numbers
• The Connecticut Judicial Branch Case Look-Up page
• The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles pages related to Driver’s License Suspensions and the Reinstatement process

Our Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorneys stand ready to answer any questions you may have, and a free, confidential consultation is just a phone call away. Remember: you have the absolute right to be represented by an attorney. Never go it alone in a Connecticut Criminal Case, where your future hangs in the balance.

Connecticut General Statutes Concerning Criminal Law and Procedure

• Connecticut Criminal Procedure Laws (Title 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes): Here you can find the Connecticut Statutes, commonly referred to as “Laws”, concerning Criminal Procedures in Connecticut State Courts
• Connecticut Crimes Laws (Title 53 of the Connecticut General Statutes): Here you can find the Connecticut Statutes, commonly referred to as “Laws”, concerning Connecticut Crimes
• Connecticut Penal Code Laws (Title 53a of the Connecticut General Statutes): Here you can find the Connecticut Statutes, commonly referred to as “Laws”, concerning Connecticut Crimes and their Penalties
• Connecticut Motor Vehicles Laws (Title 14 of the Connecticut General Statutes): Here you can find all the Connecticut Statutes, commonly referred to as “Laws”, concerning the Use of Motor Vehicles on Connecticut Highways
• Connecticut Dependency-Producing Drug Laws (Title 21a, Chapter 420b of the Connecticut General Statutes): Here you can find the Connecticut Statutes, commonly referred to as “Laws”, concerning Dependency-Producing Drugs such as Heroin, Cocaine, PCP/Angel Dust, and other Narcotics and Hallucinogens that are generally sold on the street
• Connecticut Firearms Laws (Title 29, Chapter 529 of the Connecticut General Statutes): Here you can find the Connecticut Statutes, commonly referred to as “Laws”, concerning Firearms in Connecticut

• The Constitution of Connecticut: Here you can find an online version of the Connecticut State Constitution

Connecticut State Criminal Jury Instructions

• Connecticut Criminal Jury Instructions: Here you can find the standard Criminal Jury Instructions, published by the Connecticut Judicial Branch, that are used in Connecticut Criminal cases in Connecticut State Courts. These instructions are typically read by the Judge to the Jury after Closing Arguments and before Jury Deliberations begin.

Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Online Resources Concerning Criminal Law

Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries are a wonderful resource, a fantastic starting point for any legal research you may want to do into Connecticut Law, and a true State treasure that its citizens are lucky to have.

• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Driving Under the Influence”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Driving Under the Influence.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Drug Crimes”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Drug Crimes.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Criminal Penalties”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Criminal Penalties.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Criminal Records”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Criminal Records.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Pardons and Paroles”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Pardons and Paroles.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Probation”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Probation.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Domestic Violence”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Domestic Violence.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Firearms”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Firearms.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Freedom of Information”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Freedom of Information.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Identity Theft”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Identity Theft.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Jury Duty”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Jury Duty.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Statutory Rape”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Statutory Rape.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ “Connecticut Law About Victims’ Rights”: Here you can find a Page of Valuable Resources Compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Staff concerning Connecticut Law about Victims’ Rights.

Connecticut Penal Code (Title 53a of the Connecticut General Statutes) Office of Legislative Research Report: Crimes and Their Penalties

• Connecticut Office of Legislative Research Report: Crimes and Their Penalties: Here you will find a link to an Office of Legislative Research Report, written by Chief Attorney James Orlando, concerning the Connecticut Penal Code (Title 53a of the Connecticut General Statutes), the Crimes it contains, and their respective Penalties

Directions to Connecticut State Courts and Judicial Branch Facilities

• Directions to Connecticut Courts and Judicial Branch Facilities: Here you can find Directions to Connecticut State Courts and Judicial Branch Facilities

Connecticut State Court Judicial Branch Criminal and Motor Vehicle Case Look-Up

• Connecticut State Court Judicial Branch Criminal and Motor Vehicle Case Look-Up: Here you will find the Connecticut State Court Judicial Branch Criminal and Motor Vehicle Case Look-Up page, which allows you to search for Pending cases and Convictions in the Connecticut state court system

Connecticut Department of Correction Online Resources

• Connecticut Department of Correction: Here you will find the main website for the Connecticut Department of Correction
• Inmate Search: Here you will find the Connecticut Department of Correction website Inmate Search page that allows you to search for the location of a Connecticut inmate
• Facilities: Here you will find the Connecticut Department of Correction website page that lists the location and contact information for all Connecticut Department of Correction facilities
• Information for Friends and Families: Here you will find the Connecticut Department of Correction website page that provides general information for friends and families of inmates in the Connecticut Department of Correction
• Visiting Information: Here you will find the Connecticut Department of Correction website page that provides specific information regarding Visiting a Connecticut Department of Correction facility
• Frequently Asked Questions: Here you will find the Connecticut Department of Correction website page that provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Connecticut Department of Correction, its facilities, and the inmates it houses

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Online Resources

• Connecticut Criminal and Motor Vehicle Case Look-Up: Here you can find the Connecticut State Judicial Branch website page where you can look up Criminal Cases in the Connecticut State Courts
• Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Under the Influence Laws and Penalties: Here you can find the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website page concerning Driving Under the Influence Laws and Penalties
• Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Special Use Permits for Suspended Driver’s Licenses: Here you can find the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website page for Special Use Permits for Suspended Driver’s Licenses
• Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Ignition Interlock Device Program Guide: Here you can find the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website page containing their Guide to the Ignition Interlock Device program
• Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Driver’s License Reinstatement After a Suspension: Here you can find the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website page concerning the Required Steps to Reinstate your Connecticut Driver’s License after a Suspension
• Laws for 16 and 17 Year-Old Drivers: Here you can find the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website page concerning Laws for 16 and 17 Year-Old Drivers, including helpful charts about Learner Permit and Driver License Restrictions

Constitution of the United States of America

• Constitution of the United States of America: Here you can find an online version of the Constitution of the United States of America

Immigration Online Resources

• Immigrant Defense Project Resources for Criminal Defense Attorneys: Here you can find Helpful Online Resources compiled by the Immigrant Defense Project

Calendar Call Podcast

The Calendar Call Podcast can be found here. According to the Judicial Branch Website:

“Calendar Call is a free Judicial Branch podcast co-hosted by Director of Support Enforcement Services, Paul Bourdoulous and Counsel, Legal Services, Matthew Berardino.
Calendar Call podcasts qualify for MCLE credit for Connecticut attorneys. Credit is based on the length of each episode.
Podcasts with an asterisk qualify towards an attorneys ethics/professionalism MCLE requirement.
Beginning in January of 2023, the podcast will be released on the second Thursday of every month.“