(a) A person is guilty of manslaughter in the second degree with a firearm when he commits manslaughter in the second degree as provided in section 53a-56, and in the commission of such offense he uses or is armed with and threatens the use of or displays or represents by his words or conduct that he possesses a pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, machine gun or other firearm. No person shall be found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree and manslaughter in the second degree with a firearm upon the same transaction but such person may be charged and prosecuted for both such offenses upon the same information.(b) Manslaughter in the second degree with a firearm is a class C felony for which one year of the sentence imposed may not be suspended or reduced by the court.(P.A. 75-380, S. 4.)Cited. 199 C. 631; 201 C. 174; 207 C. 191; Id., 412; 216 C. 282; Id., 699; 227 C. 456; 228 C. 281.Cited. 10 CA 697.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 53a-56a
Connecticut Title 53a — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-56a· Version 2026