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Misconduct & Prohibited Acts

Issuing a false certificate is:

A

a class D felony

B

a class E felony

C

a class A misdemeanor

D

a civil infraction only

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.

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