Connecticut General Statutes/Title 53a/Chapter 952/Section 53a-174a

CGS § 53a-174a. Possession of weapon or dangerous instrument in correctional institution: Class B felony.

(a) A person is guilty of possession of a weapon or dangerous instrument in a correctional institution when, being an inmate of such institution, he knowingly makes, conveys from place to place or has in his possession or under his control any firearm, weapon, dangerous instrument, explosive, or any other substance or thing designed to kill, injure or disable.

(b) Possession of a weapon or dangerous instrument in a correctional institution is a class B felony.

Short History

(1971, P.A. 871, S. 55; P.A. 73-639, S. 17.)

Long History

History: P.A. 73-639 applied provisions with respect to possession of dangerous instruments.

Citations

Cited. 169 C. 428; 195 C. 1; 227 C. 711; Id., 751; 230 C. 591; 235 C. 748, 749; 240 C. 97.

Cited. 32 CA 448; 36 CA 41; 39 CA 789; 44 CA 499.

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