Know your rights under Connecticut law — one-party consent recording, limited Castle Doctrine with duty to retreat, NO Stand Your Ground, permit required for concealed carry, conviction-first civil forfeiture, police accountability reform 2023
Connecticut balances individual rights with strong regulation — one-party consent recording is legal, a limited Castle Doctrine allows deadly force in the home but imposes a duty to retreat when possible, NO stand-your-ground law, concealed carry requires a permit (C.G.S. §29-28 post-Bruen reform), no pedestrian stop-and-identify statute, DUI checkpoints are constitutional (State v. D'Uva), and since 2017 civil forfeiture requires a conviction (C.G.S. §54-36a). Police accountability reforms in 2023 addressed qualified immunity and civilian oversight.
Connecticut-Specific Rights — 12 Categories
16 Encounter Scenarios — Step-by-Step Connecticut Law
Connecticut Statutes and Laws — C.G.S. & CT Constitution
Connecticut Landmark Case Law
Test your knowledge of Connecticut-specific law. All questions cite actual C.G.S. statutes and CT court decisions.