STATISTICS:

The cities of Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven account for 67% of the total gun-related violent crimes in the state

2002 Solved Homicides

In 2002, the majority of solved homicides in Bridgeport and Hartford were committed by persons previously convicted of felony offenses.

 

Murder Weapons

Handguns are the weapon used most often to commit murder.

Firearm Indictments

Overall, the number of federal firearms indictments has increased over 100% from 1999 to 2004.

 

Pretrial Detention

A large percent of offenders prosecuted federally have significant criminal histories and often commit their crimes while under some form of court supervision. In recognition of this fact, many defendants charged federally are detained pretrial.

Firearms Dispositions

91% of all federal firearms cases in Connecticut result in guilty verdicts following trial or guilty pleas. 7% of the cases were dismissed in federal court in favor of significant disposition in state court. Therefore, the overall federal conviction rate in Connecticut is 98%.

Average Sentences

The average sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm is 8 years for a guilty verdict and 6 years for a guilty plea.