Connecticut Criminal Lawyer Blog
Is Urban Exploring Illegal in Connecticut?
Urban exploring — sometimes called “urbex” — is a hobby that’s grown in popularity over the last decade. People are fascinated by abandoned factories, forgotten hospitals, and old schools. For many, it’s about art, history, and photography. They’re not criminals — they’re adventurers with cameras, curiosity, and a love of capturing places most people never see.
The problem is that Connecticut law doesn’t make much room for curiosity. In other states, the rules may be looser, or police may turn a blind eye. But here, stepping into an abandoned building without permission is still treated as trespassing, and in some cases, it can escalate into felony burglary charges.
