(a) A person is guilty of criminal simulation when: (1) With intent to defraud, he makes or alters any object in such manner that it appears to have an antiquity, rarity, source or authorship which it does not in fact possess; or (2) with knowledge of its true character and with intent to defraud, he issues or possesses an object so simulated.(b) Criminal simulation is a class D felony.(1969, P.A. 828, S. 143; P.A. 07-206, S. 2.)History: P.A. 07-206 changed penalty from class A misdemeanor to class D felony.Cited. 11 CA 161; 47 CA 1.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 53a-141
Connecticut Title 53a — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-141· Version 2026