Any crime other than a felony.
A crime punishable by death or imprisonment in a state prison.
Only a crime carrying more than one year in county jail.
Any civil wrong committed by a public officer.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Legal Terms & Definitions
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. A crime punishable by death or imprisonment in a state prison.
Detailed Explanation
This is the booklet's general criminal-law definition. In "Definitions and General Terms," a felony is a crime punishable by death or imprisonment in a state prison. Not to be confused with a misdemeanor, the term is broader than the specific class D and class E felony pairings that appear elsewhere in New York notary questions.
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