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Misconduct & Prohibited Acts

Official misconduct under Penal Law §195.00 is classified as:

A

A class D felony

B

A class E felony

C

A class A misdemeanor

D

A civil penalty only

Correct Answer

C. A class A misdemeanor

AI Explanation

Official misconduct is a misdemeanor-level public-officer crime. Penal Law §195.00 states the offense, and the booklet notes that official misconduct is a class A misdemeanor. For contrast, forgery in the second degree is a class D felony and issuing a false certificate is a class E felony.

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