Connecticut · Connecticut General Statutes — Title 14, Motor Vehicles

Conn. Gen. Stat. (Title 14) § 14-196: Penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Section (a) defines fraudulent alteration, forgery, counterfeiting, or misuse of vehicle title certificates or false statements on title applications as a Class D felony. Section (b) establishes penalties of up to $3,500 fine and/or two years imprisonment for other willful violations.

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