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Misconduct/Fees

Under Penal Code section 115.5, a person who knowingly files a false or forged document with the county recorder affecting title to a single-family residence (up to four dwelling units) may face which penalty in addition to any other punishment?

A

A fine not exceeding $75,000

B

A fine not exceeding $150,000

C

A fine not exceeding $10,000

D

A fine not exceeding $25,000

Correct Answer

A. A fine not exceeding $75,000

AI Explanation

Penal Code section 115.5 — filing false documents affecting residential real property. Penal Code section 115.5(a) provides that every person who files any false or forged document with the county recorder which affects title to, places an encumbrance on, or places an interest secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on, real property consisting of a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units, with knowledge that the document is false or forged, is punishable, in addition to any other punishment, by a fine not exceeding $75,000.

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