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Misconduct/Fees

Under Penal Code section 115.5, what criminal charge applies to a person who makes a false sworn statement to a notary public, with knowledge that the statement is false, to induce the notary to perform an improper act affecting title to a single-family residence?

A

Misdemeanor.

B

Infraction.

C

Felony.

D

Civil fraud.

Correct Answer

C. Felony.

AI Explanation

Inducing an improper act on real property. According to Penal Code section 115.5(b), every person who makes a false sworn statement to a notary public, with knowledge that it is false, to induce an improper notarial act on an instrument affecting a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units is guilty of a felony.

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