A
a class D felony
B
a class E felony
C
a class A misdemeanor
D
a civil infraction only
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Correct Answer
B. a class E felony
AI Explanation
False official certification is treated as a felony offense. Penal Law §175.40 states that issuing a false certificate is a class E felony. For contrast, official misconduct under Penal Law §195.00 is a class A misdemeanor, while forgery in the second degree under §170.10 is a class D felony.
Misconduct & Prohibited Acts Question #436
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