Connecticut General Statutes

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-179 (2026)

Criminal advocacy: Class D felony

✓ current as of May 2026

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(a) A person is guilty of criminal advocacy when (1) he advocates the overthrow of the existing form of government of this state or any subdivision thereof by imminent dangerous action, or (2) with knowledge of its contents, he publishes, sells or distributes any document which advocates such imminent dangerous action.

(b) Criminal advocacy is a class D felony.

(1969, P.A. 828, S. 181.)

Cited. 197 C. 436.

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Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1985–2001 · leading case: State v. Ellis, 497 A.2d 974 (Conn. 1985).

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State v. Ellis, 497 A.2d 974 (Conn. 1985). “to 1971) § 53a-179. The statutes of limitations enacted between 1672 and 1808 were identical in all material respects.”

State v. O'neil, 782 A.2d 209 (Conn. App. Ct. 2001). “• The state contends that the defendant’s conviction of attempt to commit murder should be upheld because his conduct constituted a substantial step toward the commission of the crime.”

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