Connecticut Judicial Branch Jury Instructions- Criminal PART 2: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2.7 GENERAL DEFENSES 2.7 Introduction to General Defenses The defenses codified in the Penal Code are not intended to preclude recognition of any defenses or aspects of the statutory defenses available at common law not inconsistent with the statutory provisions. General Statutes § 53a-4. See […]
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Connecticut Annotated Statutes Title 53a Penal Code (Chs. 950 — 952) Chapter 952 Penal Code: Offenses (Pts. I — XXVI) Part VIII Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Arson, Criminal Mischief and Related Offenses (§§ 53a-100 — 53a-117m) Sec. 53a-100. Definitions. (a) The following definitions are applicable to this part: (1) “Building” in addition to its ordinary meaning,
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Connecticut Annotated Statutes Title 53a Penal Code (Chs. 950 — 952) Chapter 950 Penal Code: General Provisions (§§ 53a-1 — 53a-3) Sec. 53a-3. Definitions. Except where different meanings are expressly specified, the following terms have the following meanings when used in this title: (1) “Person” means a human being, and, where appropriate, a public or
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General Statutes of Connecticut Title 53a. Penal Code Chapter 951. Statutory Construction; Principles of Criminal Liability Sec. 53a-18. Use of reasonable physical force or deadly physical force generally. (a) The use of physical force upon another person which would otherwise constitute an offense is justifiable and not criminal under any of the following circumstances: (1)
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State v. Watson, 195 Conn. App. 441 (CT Ct. App. 2020) LOSD Summary: This case involves a defendant who was dealing with an invited guest into his home, when the guest refused to leave when asked and thus became a trespasser. A non-deadly force effort to remove the trespasser escalated into a knife fight, and
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Connecticut Judicial Branch Jury Instructions- Criminal PART 2: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2.8 JUSTIFICATION DEFENSES 2.8-8 Use of Physical Force by Private Person to Make an Arrest — § 53a-22 (f) Note: Section 53a-22 (f) provides that “a private person is not justified in using deadly physical force to make a civilian arrest except in self-defense or
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Connecticut Judicial Branch Jury Instructions- Criminal PART 2: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2.8 JUSTIFICATION DEFENSES 2.8-7 Use of Physical Force by Private Person at the Request of a Peace Officer in Making Arrest or Preventing Escape — § 53a-22 (d) The evidence in this case raises the defense that the defendant, as a private citizen, was justified
Connecticut Judicial Branch Jury Instructions- Criminal PART 2: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS2.8 JUSTIFICATION DEFENSES 2.8-5 Defense of Personal Property — § 53a-21 The evidence in this case raises the issue of the use of force against another to defend personal property. This defense applies to the charge[s] of < insert applicable crimes> [and the lesser included offense[s]
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Connecticut Judicial Branch Jury Instructions- Criminal PART 2: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS2.8 JUSTIFICATION DEFENSES 2.8-4 Defense of Premises — § 53a-20 The evidence in this case raises the issue of the defense of premises. This defense applies to the charge[s] of < insert applicable crimes> [and the lesser included offense[s] of < insert lesser included offenses>.] After
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Connecticut Judicial Branch Jury Instructions- Criminal PART 2: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2.8 JUSTIFICATION DEFENSES 2.8-3 Exceptions to Use of Deadly Physical Force: Duty to Retreat, Surrender Property, Comply with Demand — § 53a-19 (b) In addition, the state can defeat the defendant’s claim of self-defense by proving one of the statutory disqualifications to the use of
