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Laws
What are the Connecticut Laws concerning sexual assault and rape?
Definitions
Sec. 53a-65. Definitions pertaining to sexual assault. (page 112-113)
CT State Laws
Sec. 53a-70. Sexual Assault in the first degree: Class B or A felony. (page 116)
Sec. 53a-70a. Aggravated sexual assault in the first degree: Class B or A felony. (page 120)
Sec. 53a-70b. Sexual assault in spousal or cohabitating relationship: Class B felony. (page 121-22)
Sec. 53a-71. Sexual assault in the second degree: Class C or B felony. (page 122-23)
SEC. 53a-72a. Sexual assault in the third degree: Class D or C felony. (page 125)
Sec. 53a-72b. Sexual assault in the third degree with a firearm: Class C or B felony. (page 126-7)
Sec. 53a-73a. Sexual assault in the fourth degree: Class A misdemeanor or class D felony.
