A shoplifting conviction in Connecticut can lead to serious jail time depending on the total value of the merchandise at issue. Shoplifting property with a total combined value of up to $2,000 is a misdemeanor offense, with penalties including prison sentences lasting up to one year in duration, fines of up to $2,000, or both.
Shoplifting property in Connecticut worth more than $2,000 is a more serious felony offense that can result in prison sentences of up to 20 years, fines of up to $15,000, or both.